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Sophomore Emily Richards named the OAC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Emily Richards named the OAC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
February 22, 2016

By Ashley Birchmeier

ADA — Ohio Northern sophomore Emily Richards was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for the week of February 15-21.

Richards set a new school record in the 800-meter run this past weekend at the Buckeye Tune-Up meet with a time of 2:11.67, finishing first in the event.

The sophomore currently holds the fastest time nationally in the event among DIII instiutions.

This is her second Track Athlete of the Week honor this season.

The team will return to the track Saturday as they travel to Marietta to compete in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.