Becherer was preparing to defend her 2008 Paralympic gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle sprint just three weeks ago. On Sept. 1, she did just that, in an American record time of 27.46 seconds for the gold medal.
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Northeastern names Erickson head of cross country, track and field
The Northeastern University’s running and field programs are no longer coachless. Athletic Director Peter Roby announced Tuesday in a press release that Cathrine Grace Erickson will serve as director of track and field, and cross country.
Three-time gold medalist O’Reilly joins women’s soccer staff
Northeastern University athletics announced Thursday that 2012 women’s soccer Olympic gold medalist Heather O’Reilly will join the staff as a volunteer assistant.
Meandering Moo: Over prepared for the real world
It’s the individual item on our resumes – sometimes spilling onto a second page, no matter how hard we try to cut down – that allow many of us to have jobs lined up for the Monday following the commencement ceremonies at the TD Garden.
Meandering Moo: Why I’m a runner
Editorial column: For the last mile of the I race tried to figure out why I ran, other than to claim to be a runner like people already believe. I got into lacing up my shoes after a successful knee surgery (OK, three) that relieved five years of chronic knee issues.
NU cross country and track & field coach Hart retires
Northeastern University Athletic Director Peter Roby announced last week that cross country and champion track and field head coach Sherman Hart has retired, ending a 24-year coaching career with the university. The men’s and women’s track and field teams won 28 conference championships under Hart.