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Coogan, Nohilly Rep Buff & Blue on National Stage
5/29/2021 7:28:00 PM | Women's Track/Cross Country
Duo posts top-40 finishes at NCAA East Preliminary
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Seniors Margaret Coogan and Kathryn Nohilly made history on Saturday evening, becoming the first pair of GW female teammates to compete at the same NCAA East Preliminary.
The duo, who qualified for the national meet by each topping the school record at the Charm City Last Chance, recorded top-40 finishes in the 3000m Steeplechase. Nohilly posted a strong time of 10:28.58 to finish eighth in her heat and 27th overall. Coogan registered a time of 10:42.30 to post a 39th-place finish.
Both Coogan and Nohilly finished out the year having earned All-Conference honors in cross country. Additionally, Nohilly was a two-time All-Conference honoree after earning the accolade via the 1500m in outdoor track.
The two joined Suzanne Dannheim as national qualifiers. Dannheim posted a 34th-place finish at the East Preliminary in 2019. The Colonials have now had at least one representative at the East Preliminary in each of the last three instances.
The duo, who qualified for the national meet by each topping the school record at the Charm City Last Chance, recorded top-40 finishes in the 3000m Steeplechase. Nohilly posted a strong time of 10:28.58 to finish eighth in her heat and 27th overall. Coogan registered a time of 10:42.30 to post a 39th-place finish.
Both Coogan and Nohilly finished out the year having earned All-Conference honors in cross country. Additionally, Nohilly was a two-time All-Conference honoree after earning the accolade via the 1500m in outdoor track.
The two joined Suzanne Dannheim as national qualifiers. Dannheim posted a 34th-place finish at the East Preliminary in 2019. The Colonials have now had at least one representative at the East Preliminary in each of the last three instances.
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