University of Houston Athletics
Burke Earns Men's Track Most Outstanding Performance
5/14/2019 2:54:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougar senior sets meet and stadium record
HOUSTON – After claiming his second consecutive conference title in the men's 100-meter dash, senior sprinter Mario Burke earns American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships Most Outstanding Performance honors for his showing in the men's 100-meter.
The Houston track & field standout continues to rewrite the record books after running a blazing fast wind-aided 9.95 in the 100-meter. The senior cracked the 10-second mark, recording a season best, meet record, and stadium record in the process. Burke concluded the meet with three All-Conference laurels, one individual title and one relay title, helping Houston earns its fourth consecutive team title at The American Outdoor Championships.
Burke's time ranks among the best in the country this season and is the second-fastest qualifying mark in the NCAA West Region. The senior becomes the fourth consecutive, and fifth-overall Cougar to win the event at the conference outdoor meet.
This is the fourth Most Outstanding Track Performance the Cougars have won since joining The American.
The other Most Outstanding Performance recipients were:
MEN'S OUTDOOR FIELD MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Ben Johnson * Wichita State * R-Senior * Decathlon
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Chelsea Francis * SMU * Junior * 100-Meter Dash
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR FIELD MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Annette Echikunwoke * Cincinnati * R-Senior * Hammer Throw
UP NEXT
Houston will look forward to the NCAA West Regional May 24-25 in Sacramento, Calif., as they will try to punch tickets to the 2019 NCAA Track & Field Championships June-5-8 in Austin, Texas.
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
--UHCougars.com--
The Houston track & field standout continues to rewrite the record books after running a blazing fast wind-aided 9.95 in the 100-meter. The senior cracked the 10-second mark, recording a season best, meet record, and stadium record in the process. Burke concluded the meet with three All-Conference laurels, one individual title and one relay title, helping Houston earns its fourth consecutive team title at The American Outdoor Championships.
Burke's time ranks among the best in the country this season and is the second-fastest qualifying mark in the NCAA West Region. The senior becomes the fourth consecutive, and fifth-overall Cougar to win the event at the conference outdoor meet.
This is the fourth Most Outstanding Track Performance the Cougars have won since joining The American.
The other Most Outstanding Performance recipients were:
MEN'S OUTDOOR FIELD MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Ben Johnson * Wichita State * R-Senior * Decathlon
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Chelsea Francis * SMU * Junior * 100-Meter Dash
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR FIELD MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Annette Echikunwoke * Cincinnati * R-Senior * Hammer Throw
UP NEXT
Houston will look forward to the NCAA West Regional May 24-25 in Sacramento, Calif., as they will try to punch tickets to the 2019 NCAA Track & Field Championships June-5-8 in Austin, Texas.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
--UHCougars.com--
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