Fourteen Women, Ten Men Earn All-America from USTFCCCA

Courtesy USTFCCCA

2010 USTFCCCA All-Americans (PDF)

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Tuesday the 354 student-athletes that will receive USTFCCCA All-America honors in Division III. A total of 433 awards will be presented to the 354 individuals as a result of a national top-eight finish in last weekend’s NCAA Outdoor Championships in Berea, Ohio. Fourteen women and 10 men from NESCAC teams earned All-America recognition.

Williams led the way on the women's side with eight individuals garnering All-America status. First year Tanasia Hoffler was the only individual from the NESCAC to earn multiple All-America honors as she was recognized in the triple jump and the 4x400-meter relay, bringing the Ephs' overall All-America total to nine. Hoffler set a stadium record at Baldwin-Wallace with a winning distance of 12.46 in the triple jump. Williams placed sixth overall at the NCAA championships.

On the men's side, Amherst led the conference in All-America nods with four while Tufts and Williams each had two. The Lord Jeffs were the top NESCAC team at the NCAA championships, finishing in a three-way tie for 10th.

A complete list of the 2010 USTFCCCA All-America winners can be accessed by following the link above.