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2025-26 UDC Women's Outdoor Track and Field News

Hines Named ECC Outdoor Athlete of the Meet; Grant Earns Coach of the Year as Firebirds Capture Third Straight Title
Hines Named ECC Outdoor Athlete of the Meet; Grant Earns Coach of the Year as Firebirds Capture Third Straight Title

May 07, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team continued its dominance at the East Coast Conference Outdoor Championships, as Kyndra Hines was named ECC Outdoor Athlete of the Meet and Sime Grant was named ECC Outdoor Coach of the Year following the Firebirds’ third consecutive conference title.

UDC Women’s Track & Field Secures First-Ever Three-Peat at ECC Outdoor Championships
UDC Women’s Track & Field Secures First-Ever Three-Peat at ECC Outdoor Championships

April 30, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team made history, capturing its third consecutive East Coast Conference Outdoor Championship at Roberts Wesleyan University. The Firebirds totaled 165 points to secure the title and complete the program’s first-ever three-peat.

Firebirds Deliver Strong Performances Across Events at Morgan State Legacy Meet
Firebirds Deliver Strong Performances Across Events at Morgan State Legacy Meet

April 18, 2026

BALTIMORE, Md. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team turned in a series of strong performances across both track and field events at the Morgan State Meet, highlighted by multiple personal bests, top-three finishes.

Cooper Breaks School Record, Hits National Mark as Firebirds Shine at Norfolk State Invitational
Cooper Breaks School Record, Hits National Mark as Firebirds Shine at Norfolk State Invitational

April 04, 2026

NORFOLK, VA. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team delivered an impressive all-around performance at the Norfolk State Invitational, highlighted by record-breaking efforts from Kayla Cooper and Kyndra Hines.

Hines Named ECC Track Athlete of the Week; Morrison and Cooper Earn Honor Roll Recognition
Hines Named ECC Track Athlete of the Week; Morrison and Cooper Earn Honor Roll Recognition

March 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team earned multiple East Coast Conference weekly honors following a strong showing at the Seahawk Invitational, highlighted by Kyndra Hines being named ECC Track Athlete of the Week, while Samantha Morrison and Kayla Cooper were selected to the ECC Honor Roll.

Firebirds Open Outdoor Season with Strong Showing at Seahawk Invitational
Firebirds Open Outdoor Season with Strong Showing at Seahawk Invitational

March 28, 2026

CALLAWAY, MD. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team opened the 2026 outdoor season with an impressive performance at the Seahawk Invitational, highlighted by multiple event victories and personal best marks.

UDC Track & Field Announces 2026 Outdoor Schedule
UDC Track & Field Announces 2026 Outdoor Schedule

March 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Track & Field program has officially announced its 2026 outdoor season schedule, featuring a competitive slate of meets across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.