Track & Field Celebrates Black History Month
2/9/2021
Princeton Track & Field Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, the Princeton University track & field teams honored the accomplishments and amplifying the voices of its Black alumni and coaching staff, both current and previous.
Friday, February 27 - Tora Harris '02
Founder of the Juiced Bikes Company. 2x NCAA Champion, 8x Ivy League Champion & Record Holder. A 2004 U.S. Olympian.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 27, 2021
From College Park, Georgia, Tora Harris ‘02. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/UvS40w8HJo
Thursday, February 26 - Chanel Lattimer-Tingan '05
Spirit of Princeton Award Winner. Board Member of the Princeton Varsity Club and Black Women in Sports Foundation.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 25, 2021
From Severn, Maryland, Chanel Lattimer-Tingan ‘05.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/uwLjEFdP7z
Wednesday, February 25 - Director of Operations Ieisha Jackson
The first Black woman to hold this position at Princeton.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 24, 2021
Ieisha Jackson - Director of Operations for Track & Field/XC.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/jBF1vHcpNP
Tuesday, February 24 - Laura Okpala '06
One of the best throwers to come through the women’s program. A Senior Director of Reimbursement at Gilead Sciences.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 24, 2021
Laura Okpala ‘06. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/CYXLXSkwlV
Monday, February 23 - Omar Simmons '92
A School Record Holder. Former CEO of ECP Planet Fitness and current Executive Chairman. Managing Partner at Exaltare Capital Partners.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 23, 2021
From Boston, Mass., Omar Simmons ‘92. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/ABOLwfjbFN
Friday, February 20 - John Mack '00
A 10x Heps Champion and Roper Trophy Winner. An Associate at Fink Bressack Law.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 19, 2021
From New Haven, Michigan, John Mack ‘00. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/sIHkZSLER2
Thursday, February 18 - Kerri Davidson '19
One of the best triple-jumpers to come though our program. A Research Technician at the Fred Hutchinson Center Research Center.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 19, 2021
From London, Great Britain, Kerri Davidson ‘19.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/XjGHr5E1lM
Wednesday, February 17 - Assistant Coach Robert Abdullah
The stats speak for themselves!
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 17, 2021
Coach Robert Abdullah - Assistant Men’s Track & Field Coach.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/rmzi38rN1e
Tuesday, February 15 - Richard Stewart '07
Ivy Champion. School Record Holder. Attorney-Advisor.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 16, 2021
From Plainfield, New Jersey, Richard Stewart ‘07.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/B5PUlKNIeM
Monday, February 14 - Imani Oliver '14
All-American. School Record Holder. @usatf Triple-Jumper. Software Engineer.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 15, 2021
From Brooklyn, New York, Imani Oliver ‘14.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/tsVumZ0HJn
Friday, February 12 - Russell Dinkins '13
A National Champion & School Record Holder.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 12, 2021
A leader dedicated to preserving the sport of track & field.
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Russell Dinkins ‘13.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/rqKry57em9
Thursday, February 11 - Deborah Saint-Phard '87
Putting Her Name On The Map.@PrincetonTrack's Deb Saint-Phard '87 represented her country at the Olympics and now represents girls and women who need sports medicine care. #BlackHistoryMonth
— Princeton Tigers (@PUTIGERS) February 12, 2021
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Wednesday, February 10 - Women's Assistant Coach Reuben Jones
In addition to celebrating our Black Alumni, we’d like to highlight our amazing staff.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 10, 2021
Up first, Coach @reubenajones - Assistant Women’s Track & Field Coach#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/AyYEmq5V04
Tuesday, February 9 - Hadley Wilhoite '20
Class of 1916 Cup & John H. Chang ‘60 Award Winner.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 9, 2021
From Portland, Oregon, Hadley Wilhoite ‘20#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/Y166ulqqeb
Monday, February 8 - Carrington Akosa '18
An Ivy Heps Most Outstanding Track Performer. A USTFCCCA All-Academic Honoree.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 8, 2021
From Baltimore, Maryland, Carrington Akosa ‘18. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/aQX70WiZPi
Friday, February 5 - Jasmine Blocker '15
A World Championships gold medalist. A school record holder.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 5, 2021
From Great Neck, New York, Jasmine Blocker ‘15.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/wpLV2zR3HG
Thursday, February 4 - Austin Hollimon '13
A National Champion. A Law School student on track to graduate with Cum Laude honors.
— Princeton Track/XC (@PrincetonTrack) February 4, 2021
From Decatur, Georgia, Austin Hollimon ‘13.#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/3jTvuHK5Ik
Monday, February 1 - Larry Ellis
A Legendary Coach... A Hall Of Fame Person.@PrincetonTrack's Larry Ellis was a trailblazer for Black head coaches in the Ivy League, making history on and off the track.#BlackHistoryMonth
— Princeton Tigers (@PUTIGERS) February 1, 2021
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