For the fourth time in five years, Elon University’s women’s track and field team reigned supreme at the Coastal Athletic Association Outdoors Championship on May 15. They clinched the title with 147 points — 25 more than Hampton, who finished second. It is the sixth championship for the Phoenix in their ten league meets.
This victory comes with some redemption after the team was denied a fourth straight championship the previous season. Director of track and field, and cross country Mark Elliston listed injuries as a big reason why they couldn’t capture last year’s championship. He said it made a huge difference for everyone to be at full strength this season.
Injuries weren’t the only component driving the team’s desire to reclaim the championship. Junior Lizzie Lopez said the team was motivated by projections that ranked them No. 3 among all CAA teams…