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2019 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Roster

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Michaela Mertz

Michaela Mertz

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Highschool:
    Haddon Township
  • Hometown:
    Haddon Township, N.J.
  • Major:
    Political Science

Summary

Biography

2017-18:
Competed in five meets as a freshman…Posted a personal best in the 60-meter (9.98) at the Collegeville Classic…Her best finish came at the 60-meter hurdle at the Keogh Invitational where she placed 17th, posting a time of 13.13.

High School
Three-year letter winner at Haddon Township High School… Captain her senior year… Helped lead her team to the Track & Field Group 1 South Sectional Championship in 2016… Honor Roll student all four years… Member of the National Honor Society… Also played field hockey for three years and basketball for two
 
Personal
Daughter of Stephanie and Todd Mertz… Enjoys traveling and reading… Mentioned Sydney McLaughlin as her favorite athlete...Aspires to become a political commentator.
 
Why I Chose Widener?
“I chose Widener because it was the best fit for me in both academics and athletics. Small class sizes and the amazing reputation of the engineering program were the main selling points. I also feel that the track and field program will really help me to become the best athlete I can be.”

Personal Bests at Widener:
60m: 9.98 at the Collegeville Classic (1/20/18)
60H: 13.13 at the Keogh Invitational (2/17/18)
200m: 33.50 at the Keogh Invitational (2/17/18)

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Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18First Year

    Hurdles

  • 2018First Year

    Hurdles

  • 2018-19Sophomore

    Hurdles

  • 2019Sophomore

    Mid-Distance