CORAL GABLES, Fla. –University of Miami Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Amy Deem announced the addition of ten signees to the Hurricanes Track and Field program Friday afternoon.
The Hurricanes signed three spring enrollees to the men’s team and seven additional for the fall semester. Deem and her staff are excited about what the newest Miami track and field family members will bring to the team.
“I’m very excited to welcome our new Hurricanes to campus. I, along with the rest of my staff, believe that these athletes will represent the program and the University of Miami well with their work ethic, attitude, and determination as a student-athlete. I am very much looking forward to what they can contribute this upcoming season” Head Coach Amy Deem said.
Women
Juliana Balon | Jumps/Sprints
Balon makes her way to Coral Gables from Padua Academy in Bear, Delaware. She holds a personal best of 6.18m (20’3.25) in the long jump and was named the 2023 Delaware Gatorade Girls Track Player of the Year. Juliana led her team to the 2023 Delaware Division One State Championship by winning the 100m, 200m, 400m, and Long Jump.
Iyonna Codd | Sprints
Codd joins the Hurricanes from Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the 2023 Nevada 5A State Champion in the 100m, 200m and 400m. Iyonna was named the 2023 Gatorade Girls Track Player of the Year. Codd holds personal bests of 11.46 (100m), 23.62 (200m) and 54.37 (400m).
Brittney Jennings | Hurdles/Sprints
Jennings joins Miami from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL. She holds a personal best of 13.59 in the 100mh. Brittney was the 2023 FHSAA 4A Runner-up in the 100mh in a time of 13.87 and won the 60mh at the 2023 Florida Indoor Championships with a time of 8.48.
Janay Moorer | Sprints
Moorer is a native of Creekside High School in Jacksonville, FL. She holds personal bests of 54.19 in the 400m, 24.16 in the 200m, and 11.89 in the 100m. Janay was the 2023 FHSAA 4A Runner-up in the 400m and led her team to the 2023 FHSAA 4A District Two Championship by scoring in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and 4x400m relay.
Morgan Roundtree | Hurdles/ Sprints
Roundtree joins the Hurricanes from Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. She holds personal bests of 13.79 (100mh), 41.54 (300mh) and 59.34 (400mh). Roundtree was the 2023 New Balance Outdoor Nationals Champion in the 100mh. At the 2023 MHSAA State Meet, Roundtree was a runner-up in the 300mh in a time…
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