Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual Awards

2013 Doriane Lambelet Award

Pre-NCAA Outdoor Championships Watch List

Released on June 3, 2013

Rochester, NY: Below is the 2013 Pre-NCAA Outdoor Championships Watch List for the Doriane Lambelet Award (College Female Athlete of the Year - Division 1 Schools).

The members of 10 person watch list come from six colleges and universities. The seven athletes on the Also Mentioned list come from four schools. Between the two lists, eight colleges and universities are represented.

Cornell University has the most members on the watch list with four. Syracuse University has one athlete on the watch list. Buffalo has four and Syracuse has one on the Also Mentioned list.

This version of the watch list reflects the performances up through 01 June 2013 and takes into account the qualifiers for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships to be held at historic Hayward Field, on the campus of the University of Oregon, Eugene, OR on 05 - 08 June 2013. Nine women have qualified in ten events along with two relay teams for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Ashley Fields (Baylor University) has qualified in the 200 meter dash, the 4x100 meter relay, and the 4x400 meter relay. Melissa Kurzdorfer (Penn State University) has qualified in the hammer throw and discus throw.

Additions are welcome. Nominations are accepted from any interested individual or group. Use our nomination form to submit any nomination(s). The nomination form is linked below.

The list of finalists for each of the annual awards will be announced in mid-July. The public vote on the finalists begins on 17 July 2013 and ends on 14 August 2013.

The award winners will be announced at the 2013 Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Awards Banquet, to be held on 07 September 2013 at the RIT Inn & Conference Center in Rochester, NY.

Nomination Form

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Watch List

Name	Grade	School	Hometown	Event
Kathryn Fanning	JR	University at Albany	Manlius, NY / Fayetteville-Manlius HS	Distance
Ashley Fields	SO	Baylor University	Amherst, NY / Amherst HS	Sprints
Genna Hartung	SR	Cornell University	Morrisonville, NY / Seton Catholic HS	Steeplechase
Victoria Imbesi	SR	Cornell University	Estell Manor, NJ / Our Lady of Mercy Academy	Throws
Kaitlin Kellner	SR	Cornell University	West Windsor, NJ / West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS	Distance
Melissa Kurzdorfer	JR	Penn State University	Lancaster, NY / Lancaster HS	Throws
Brianna Nerud	FR	Syracuse University	Old Brookville, NY / North Shore HS	Steeplechase
Lauren Penney	RS SR	Syracuse University	Succasunna, NJ / Roxbury HS	Distance
Rachel Sorna	JR	Cornell University	Hopewell Junction, NY / Arlington HS	Distance
Shant'e White	SR	University at Buffalo	Syracuse, NY / Henninger HS	Throws

Season Overview

Kathryn Fanning, University at Albany

Competed in the 1,500 meter run (4:38.69) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 41st place. Finished seventh in the 1,500 meter run (4:31.14, ran 4:24.02 in the prelims) at the 2013 ECAC Outdoor Championships 2013 America East Outdoor Champion in the 4x800 meter relay (9:00.69). Also finished fourth in the 1,500 meter run. Runner-up in the 800 meter run (2:10.81) at the 2013 UTech Classic (Kingston, Jamaica) 2013 UConn Women's Home Track meet Champion in the 1,500 meter run (4:22.83 PB) 2013 UCF Champion in the 1,500 meter run (4:29.11) 2013 Spring Break Classic (San Juan, PR) in the 800 meter run (2:10.62 PB) 2013 ECAC Indoor Champion in the One Mile Run (4:43.23 PB) Two-time 2013 America East Indoor Champion, winning the One mile run (4:46.64 PB) and the 1,000 meter run (2:50.36) Finished third in the One Mile Run (4:47.34) at the 2013 Boston University Terrier Classic 2013 UAlbany Great Dane Classic Champion in the 1.000 meter run (2:46.70 PB) 2013 Penn State Nittany Lion Champion in the One Mile Run (4:45.88)

Ashley Fields, Baylor University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 200 meter dash (23.27) and the 4x100 meter relay (44.95) at the Western Regional meet. Finished 4th in the 200 meter dash and 12th in the 4x100 meter relay. Also ran the 100 meter dash (11.92, 11.46 (w) in the prelims) finishing in 19th place Finished fourth in the 100 meter dash (11.50 PB) and third in the 200 meter dash (23.22 PB) at the 2013 Big 12 Outdoor Championships Three-time 2013 Michael Johnson / Dr. Pepper Classic Champion, winning the 200 meter dash (23.66), the 4x100 meter relay (45.28), and the 4x440 yard relay (3:39.40). She also finished fourth in the 100 meter dash (11.76). Finished fourth in the 200 meter dash (23.64 PB) at the 2013 Big 12 Indoor Championships. Also a member of the second place 4x400 meter relay team (3:36.05)

Genna Hartung, Cornell University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:06.74 PB) after finishing seventh at the Eastern Regional meet. Runner-up in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:13.70 SB) at the 2013 Ivy League Outdoor Championships Finished fifth 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:23.89 SB) at the 2013 Penn Relays 2013 SDSU Aztec Invitational Champion in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:46.22) Finished fifth in the mile run (4:50.30 PB) at the 2013 ECAC Indoor Championships 2013 Cornell Deneault Invitational Champion in the 1,000 meter run (2:54.97 PB) Finished third in the 3,000 meter run (9:32.14 PB) at the 2013 Boston University Terrier Classic. Won the John Moakley Award (senior who has done the most) for cross country and received the Carol Andersen Award given to the women's team captain. Finalist for the 2013 Doriane Lambelet Award

Victoria Imbesi, Cornell University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the javelin throw (48.62m PB) by placing seventh at the Eastern Regional meet. Also competed in the shot put (14.38m). 2013 ECAC Outdoor Champion in the javelin throw (48.41). Also finished fifth in the shot put (14.94m) Two-time 2013 Ivy League Champion winning the shot put (14.96m SB) and javelin throw (48.29m). Also finished seventh in the discus throw (42.56m) Voted co-Outstanding Field Event Performer of the Meet at the 2013 Ivy League Championships 2013 Penn Relays Eastern Champion in the shot put (14.89m | 48-10 1/4) Finished fifth in the shot put (14.65m) at the 2013 ECAC Indoor championships 2013 Ivy League Indoor Champion in the shot put (15.37 PB) Won the Dr. George Ladas Award (Best Thrower), the "Jinky" Crozier Award (Most Valuable), and the Blanford Award (Most Points over 4 Years) for track and field.

Kaitlin Kellner, Cornell University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 10,000 meter run (33:17.39) after finishing first at the Eastern Regional meet. 2013 Ivy League Outdoor Champion in the 10,000 meter run (33:29.64). Also finished second in the 5,000 meter run (16.17.61) and fifth in the 3,000 meter run (9:35.29) Ran her PB in the 5,000 meter run (16.01.51) at the 2013 Columbia Indoor Qualifier Finished third in both the 3,000 meter run (9:22.77) and 5,000 meter run (16:07.19) at the 2013 Ivy League Indoor Championships All-American in Cross Country after finishing in 36th place at the 20-13 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Finished ninth in the 2013 NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Championships 2013 Ivy League Cross Country Champion Runner-up at the 2013 Leigh Cross Country Invitational (Gold Division) Won the Spindler Award (Coaches Award) for track and field. Won the John Moakley Award (senior who has done the most) for cross country and received the Carol Andersen Award given to the women's team captain.

Melissa Kurzdorfer, Penn State University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the discus throw (49.73m) and hammer throw (60.91m) the Eastern Regional meet. Finished 12th in the discus throw and seventh in the hammer throw. Runner-up in the Hammer Throw (60.91m) at the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Championships. Also finished eighth in the shot put (15.13m) and ninth in the discus throw (47.42m) Two-time 2013 Jim Thorpe Open Champion winning the hammer throw (59.64m) and discus throw (50.31m). Also finished in third place in the shot put (15.19m) Runner-up in the College Women's Discus throw (50.82m | 166-9 PB) at the 2013 Penn Relays. Also finished third in the Championship Hammer Throw (58.67m | 192-6) and seventh in the Championship Shot Put (15.32m | 50-3 1/4) 2013 Crimson Tide (U of Alabama) Champion in the Hammer Throw (60.96 SB). Also finished ninth in the shot put (14.87m) and eighth in the discus throw (44.70m) Finished in sixth in the shot put (15.71m PB) and fifth in the weight throw (19.83m PB) at the 2013 Big Ten Indoor Championships Winner of the 2012 Doriane Lambelet Award

Brianna Nerud, Syracuse University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:03.18 PB) after finishing fourth at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished 20th in the 1,500 meter run (4:24.08) at the 2013 Virginia Challenge Finished third in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:16.29) at the 2013 Big EAST Outdoor Championships Runner-up in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:18.10) at the 2013 Larry Ellis Invitational Runner-up in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:09.08) at the 2013 Sam Howell Invitational Finished sixth in the 1,000 meter run (2:52.28) at the 2013 Big EAST Indoor Championships Runner-up in the 1,000 meter run (2:48.85 PB) at the 2013 Penn State National Invitational

Lauren Penney, Syracuse University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 5,000 meter run (16:11.14) by finishing ninth at the Eastern Regional meet. Runner-up at the 2013 Big EAST Outdoor Championships in the 5,000 meter run (16:27.13) Finished fourth 1,500 meter run (4:13.87 PB) at the 2013 Virginia Challenge Finished tenth in the 1,500 meter run (4:16.08) at the 2013 Mt. SAC Relays Won Section Two of the 5,000 meter run (15:56.80 PB) at the 2013 Stanford Invitational Second team All-American indoors in the 3,000 meter run (9:24.70) after finishing in 13th place. Finished third in the 3,000 meter run (9:24.46) at the 2013 Big EAST Indoor Championships Finished seventh in the 3,000 meter run (9:06.32 PB) at the 2013 UW Husky Classic (U of Washington) Runner-up in the One Mile Run (4:37.41) at the 2013 Penn State National Invitational (first college finisher)

Rachel Sorna, Cornell University

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:56.57) after finishing first in her heat and second overall at the Eastern Regional meet. 2013 Ivy League Outdoor Champion in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:58.96). Also finished second in the 3,000 meter run (9:29.08) and third in the 10,000 meter run (33:34.59 debut) 2013 Penn Relays Champion in the 3,000 meter run (9:20.36) Runner-up in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:52.58) at the 2013 Stanford Invitational (first college runner). Set her PB in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:50.39 PB) at the 2013 UC Irvine Spring Break Classic. This is a Cornell University and Ivy League Record. Second team All-American indoors in the 5,000 meter run (15:59.60) after finishing in 11th place. 2013 Ivy League Indoor Champion in the 3,000 meter run (9:16.70). Also finished second in the 5.000 meter run (5.56.63). Ran her PB in the 3,000 meter run (9:12.97 PB) at the 2013 Spire NCAA D-I track Invitational Ran her PB in the 5,000 meter run (15:53.76 PB) at the 2013 Boston University Terrier Classic. Also All-American in Cross Country after finishing in 34th place at the 2013 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Finished in 11th place at the NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Championships Finished third at the 2013 Ivy League Cross Country Championships Won the Fleet Morse Award (most improved) and the Dr. George Ladas Award (Best distance) for outdoor track & field, and was elected captain for the 2013-2014 season. Also won the most improved award for cross country and elected captain for the 2013 season.

Shant'e White, University at Buffalo

Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the hammer throw (60.73 SB) after finishing eighth at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished third in the Hammer Throw (59.41m) at the 2013 Mid-American Outdoor Championships. Also finished fifth in the Discus Throw (49.75 PB) Runner-up in the Hammer Throw (59.38m | 194 10) at the 2013 Florida Relays 2013 Mid-American Indoor Champion in the Weight Throw (21.23m PB)

Also Mentioned

Name	Grade	School	Hometown	Event
Brianna Cromartie	JR	New Mexico State	Rochester, NY / Aquinas HS	Sprints
Sa'De Lewis	JR	Syracuse University	Peyton, CO	Hurdles
Meghan Manley	SO	University at Buffalo	Orchard Park, NY / Orchard Park HS	Mid-Distance
Rachel Roberts	JR	University at Buffalo	Remsen, NY / Remsen HS	Throws
Melinda Sawnor	SR	Kent State University	Rochester NY / Greece Athena HS	Mid-Distance
Emma Siuciak	SO	University at Buffalo	Fenwick, ON / E.L. Crossley HS	High Jump / Combined Events
Brooklynn Ventura	SR	University at Buffalo	Waterloo, NY / Waterloo HS	Hurdles/Sprints

Season Summary

Brianna Cromartie, New Mexico State

Competed in the 200 meter dash (24.36) and the 400 meter dash (55.67, ran 53.86 in the prelimins) at the Western Regional meet. Finished in 34th place in the 200 and 24th place in the 400. Finished third in the 400 meter dash (54.94) at the 2013 WAC Outdoor Championships. Also finished fifth in the 200 meter dash (24.04 (w)) Runner-up at the Michael Johnson / Dr. Pepper Classic in the 400 meter dash (53.28 SB) Finished in 4th place at the USATF National Indoor championships in the 400 meter dash (54.59) 2013 WAC Indoor Champion in the 400 meter dash (53.11 PB) and the 4x400 meter relay (3:38.38). Also finished third in the 200 meter dash (24.25)

Sa'De Lewis, Syracuse University

Competed in the 100 meter hurdles (13.70 (w)) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 34th place. Finished third in the 100 meter hurdles (13.73 PB) at the 2013 ECAC Outdoor Championships Finished fifth in the 100 meter hurdles (13.81 (w) at the 2013 Big EAST Outdoor Championships Finished fifth in the 60 meter hurdles (8.58 PB) at the 2013 ECAC Indoor Championships Finished tenth in the 60 meter hurdles (8.71) at the 2013 Big EAST Indoor Championships

Meghan Manley, University at Buffalo

Competed in the 800 meter run (2:08.02) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 36th place. 203 Mid-American Outdoor Champion in the 800 meter run (2:07.41 outdoor PB) Finished third in the 1,500 meter run (4:37.45 PB) at the 2013 Cornell Big Red Outdoor Invitational Runner-up in the 800 meter run (2:14.43) at the 2013 Mid-American Indoor Championships Finished seventh in the 800 meter run (2:06.97 PB and school record) at the 2013 Spire D-I Track Invitational

Rachel Roberts, University at Buffalo

Competed in the shot put (13.68m) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 41st place. Finished third in the shot put (15.53m PB) at the 2013 Mid-American Outdoor Championships 2013 Toledo Collegiate Challenge Champion in the shot put (15.23m)

Melinda Sawnor, Kent State University

Competed in the 800 meter run (2:08.93) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 36th place. Finished third in the 800 meter run (2:09.02) at the 2013 Mid-American Outdoor Championships Second team All-American indoors in the 800 meter run (2:08.48) after finishing in 13th place. Finished third in the 800 meter run (2:05.95 PB) at the 2013 Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational Finished third in the 800 meter run (2:14.47, ran 2:13.65 in prelims) 2013 Mid-American Indoor Championships Finished fifth in the One mile run (4:54.98 PB) at the 2013 Akron Invitational

Emma Siuciak, University at Buffalo

Competed in the high jump at the at the Eastern Regional meet. Didn't clear the opening height. 2013 Mid-American Outdoor Champion in the heptathlon (5,388 points PB and school record) Finished in eighth place in the heptathlon (5,193 points PB) at the 2013 Mt. SAC Relays 2013 Wake Forest Open Champion in the high jump (1.83m | 6-0 PB and school record)

Brooklynn Ventura, University at Buffalo

Competed in the 100 meter hurdles (13.69) at the Eastern Regional meet. Finished in 33rd place. Finished third in the 100 meter hurdles (13.77) at the 2013 Mid-American Outdoor Championships. Also part of the second place 4x100 meter relay team (45.61) 2013 Toledo Collegiate Challenge Champion in the 100 meter hurdles (13.67 PB) Finished third in the 60 meter hurdles (8.44 PB) at 2013 Mid-American Indoor Championships

 

About the Doriane Lambelet Award

Doriane Lambelet Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding NCAA Division 1 College Female Athlete of the Year in or from the Niagara Association.

Penn State's Melissa Kurzdorfer is the reigning winner of the Doriane Lambelet Award

Doriane Lambelet Coleman, a member of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2006. A Cornell University graduate, Lambelet was an indoor AIAW Champion at 800 meters and won one US Championship. She is a five-time All-American, six-time Ivy League (Heptagonal) Champion (three times indoor and three times outdoors), and set five Cornell University records. While holding dual citizenship, she was a two-time Swiss National Champion at 800 meters and set numerous Swiss records on the track.

For more information on The Doriane Lambelet Award, the trophy, and Doriane Lambelet herself, visit NiagaraTrackHoF.org.

About the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual Awards

The Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual Awards program was developed to bring some well deserved recognition to the outstanding high school and college athletes and teams, and the top high school coach from the Niagara Association. These awards are presented at our annual awards banquet which is held on the Saturday after Labor Day.

The members of the Annual Awards Committee, the Board of Trustees, and the Hall of Fame Selection Committee vote on the finalists for each award. The general public will also cast votes on the finalists for these awards. The votes from the general public will be combined with the votes of the committee members to determine the winner of each award. Public voting will be held online and will run for approximately one month from - mid-July to mid-August of each year.

About the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame

Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame and Virtual Museum is provisionally chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. The purpose of the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame and Virtual Museum is to recognize those individuals who made significant and outstanding contributions to the Sport of Athletics (including Track & Field, Long Distance Running, Race Walking, and Cross Country Running) while living within the geographic boundaries (New York State West of and including the counties of Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland, and Broome) of the Niagara Association as athletes (including Masters), coaches, and/or administrators (including Competition Officials).