2015 NCAA Women's 60m Preview
2015 NCAA Women's 60m Preview
Remona Burchell, Alabama (PB 7.13 60m, 11.03 100m)
Last Year: 1st Indoors, 1st 100m Outdoors
In her first season with the Crimson Tide, the Jamaican phenom won both the indoor and outdoor NCAA titles in the 60m and 100m, respectively. Burchell broke both school records in the 60m and 100m during her 2014 campaign, and she also served as the second leg in the sixth-place 4x100m relay squad at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Dezerea Bryant, Kentucky (PB 7.14 60m, 11.20 100m)
Last Year: 2nd Indoors, N/A 100m Outdoors
The transfer from Clemson burst on the scene in her first season for Kentucky with a runner-up finish in the 60m and win in the 200m at the NCAA Indoor Championships. With four All American honors under her belt, the 2012 World Junior bronze medalist should make a statement in 2015.
Jasmine Todd, Oregon (PB 7.18 60m, 11.25 100m)
Last Year: 3rd Indoors, N/A 100m Outdoors
Todd is returning from an injury during the outdoor season that prevented her from competing at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, but during the 2014 indoor season, Todd collected two All American honors with a third-place finish in the 60m and a sixth-place finish in the long jump.
Shayla Sanders, Florida (PB 7.20 60m, 11.20 100m)
Last Year: 6th Indoors, 4th 100m Outdoors
Sanders boasts an impressive resume from the 2014 track season, which includes four All American honors and personal bests in the 60m (7.18), 100m (11.20), and 200m (23.25). A steady progression for the 4x100m World Junior gold medalist means big things are in store for the 2015 season.
Jenna Prandini, Oregon (PB 7.24 60m, 11.11 100m)
Last Year: 7th Indoors, 3rd 100m Outdoors
The Oregon Duck exploded at last year’s NCAA Outdoor Championships with top three finishes in the long jump, 100m and 200m for one of the greatest performances of the weekend. She ran the 60m at the NCAA Indoor Championships last year but should qualify once again and score more points for the Ducks.
Morolake Akinosun, Texas (PB 7.25 60m, 11.04 100m)
Last Year: 4th Indoors, 2nd 100m Outdoors
Akinosun is one of the most valuable athletes for the Texas program. In 2014 alone, Akinosun earned four All American honors, including an NCAA title in the 4x400m relay. Her 16-points acquired at the meet helped the Longhorns to a runner-up team finish overall, and she returns to contribute in 2015.
Jennifer Madu, Texas A&M (PB 7.25 60m, 11.23 100m)
Last Year: 8th Indoors, 6th 100m Outdoors
Another member of the title-winning 2012 World Junior 4x100m relay team, Madu returns from a solid 2015 season that included more All American accolades for the accomplished sprinter. Her personal best in the 60m may not be the fastest in the group, but Madu’s consistent NCAA final appearances make her dangerous on the track.