Cotter and O'Donovan Progress at NCCA Track and Field Championships 2021
Stephanie Cotter and Charlie O'Donovan Qualify from NCAA 1st Round
Allendale, Michigan, USA & Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Thursday May 27th 2021
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| Stephanie Cotter, Adams State University and West Muskerry AC | Charlie O'Donovan, Villanova University and Leevale AC, pictured at Cork City Sports Athlete of Month Awards |
Stephanie Cotter, Adams State University and West Muskerry AC, and Charlie O'Donovan, Villanova University and Leevale AC both proceeded to the next round of their respective NCAA Div II and Div I outdoor 1500m Championships, in Allendale, Michigan and Jacksonville, Florida, USA, yesterday.
Stephanie finished second in her heat, in a time of 4:26.66, for seventh fastest overall.
NCAA Div II Womens 1500m 1st Round Results
Div I Men's 1500m Round 1
Extract from Villanova Report
There were four first round heats in the 1500 meters, with the top five in each heat and the next four fastest times qualifying for Friday's quarter-finals. Charlie O'Donovan was an automatic qualifier from the first heat but had a lot of work to do in the final lap of the opening heat in order to advance. O'Donovan was fifth in 3:45.29 to nab the final automatic qualifying spot. Charlie was near the back of the pack at the start of the bell lap before he found his stride going into the final turn. Charlie had a split of 55.95 over the final 400 meters
The quarter- final round of the 1500 meters is set for Friday evening. This year is the first outdoor collegiate seasons for O'Donovan
NCAA Div I Mens 1500m 1st Round Results
NCAA Div I Mens 1500m Round 2 startlist
