Coogan, Nohilly Rep Buff & Blue on National Stage

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Nov 14

Women's Track/Cross Country

at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional

Nov 22

Women's Track/Cross Country

at NCAA Championships

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Saturday, May 29

Jacksonville, FL

George Washington University

NCAA East Preliminary

Kathryn Nohilly and Margaret Coogan at the NCAA Preliminary

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.