VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. –
Gabby Nye and
Maria Muzzarelli set career marks at 2024 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in mile and 60-meter dash.
OF NOTE
"I'm so proud of Maria and Gabby for their efforts this weekend," said Head Women's Track and Field Coach
Tim Wilson. "They have both worked extremely hard to get to this points nad their All-American honors are the culmination of that hard work. With the outdoor season around the corner, I'm excited to see what they do next with their teammates at outdoor Nationals."
"It's an honor to represent Widener on a national scale," said
Gabby Nye. "I am so beyond blessed to have this experience, and I couldn't be more grateful for all of my coaches, teammates, family, and friends that have helped me get to this point!"
"I am extremely grateful to be able to have this experience," said
Maria Muzzarelli. "I'm excited to continue working hard and see where the outdoor season brings me. I can't thank my coaches, teammates, and parents enough for supporting me and allowing me to be successful during my collegiate journey."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Gabby Nye saw a competitive mile run as she competed against the top 20 women in the nation. Nye seeded 4:58.42 and 18th overall, moved up two spots to finish 16th. Nye's final time would register a 5:04.54 and would achieve Second-Team All-American with her placement.
- A quick 60-meter dash from Maria Muzzarelli would place her in the second heat of the competition. Muzzarelli placed fourth in her heat with a 7.68 to fall just 0.05 shy of her personal best. Overall, Muzzarelli placed 12th and was also garnered Second-Team All-American. Muzzarelli came in seeded eighth.
UP NEXT
Nye and Muzzarelli return to Chester, Pa. to celebrate their accomplishments and transition into the outdoor season set to begin shortly.
