Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, May 29
Jacksonville, Fla.
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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NCAA East Preliminary Championships
Photo by: Walt Middleton Photography
Quintella Johnson Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships
5/29/2021 12:04:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Johnson achieves personal-best high jump of 1.82m
DAY 4 RESULTS | NCAA EAST PREMILINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
EAST MEN'S PARTICIPANTS | EAST WOMEN'S PARTICIPANTS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track & field program wrapped up its showing on the fourth day of the NCAA East Preliminary Championships in Jacksonville, Fla., today, May 29. One more Eagle clinched a spot at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in senior Quintella Johnson (Las Vegas, Nev.-Saint Mary's (Texas Southern)).
"This is a big step forward for Quintella," said Director/Head Coach Sue Parks. "She's healthy and peaking at just the right time. Quintella is a competitor and it will be exciting to see what she can do against the nation's best jumpers."
Johnson, a three-time Mid-American Conference Champion in the high jump, proved why she belongs in Eugene, Ore. Competing in the second flight, the Las Vegas, Nev. product achieved a personal-best leap of 1.82m on her first attempt at the height to tie for second all-time in program history. Previously, Johnson recorded her best outdoor leap in a Green and White uniform at the MAC Championships when she produced a jump of 1.78m, May 8.
"We are so proud of Quintella," said Assistant Coach Evan Brusich. "This year has been extremely difficult for everyone, and through every moment of it, Quintella has shown immense leadership and spread constant positivity. We knew she could do this and to see her come down and perform the way she did is absolutely wonderful."
With Johnson qualifying today, she will join graduate student Taige Bryant (Edmond, Okla.-Edmond Memorial) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Wednesday-Saturday, June 9-12, inside the University of Oregon's newly-refurbished Hayward Field. Bryant will put his skills on display in both the hammer and discus throws. The men's hammer throw competition is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the men's discus is set for Friday, June 11, at 4:35 p.m. Johnson will take on the best in the country in the women's high jump on Saturday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMUXC_TF, and Twitter, @EMUXC_TF.
NCAA East Preliminary Championships Results | Day 4
May 29, 2021 | Jacksonville, Fla.
* = Career-High, q = Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships
Women's Individual Results
High Jump
T-1. Quintella Johnson 1.82m* (q)
EAST MEN'S PARTICIPANTS | EAST WOMEN'S PARTICIPANTS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track & field program wrapped up its showing on the fourth day of the NCAA East Preliminary Championships in Jacksonville, Fla., today, May 29. One more Eagle clinched a spot at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in senior Quintella Johnson (Las Vegas, Nev.-Saint Mary's (Texas Southern)).
"This is a big step forward for Quintella," said Director/Head Coach Sue Parks. "She's healthy and peaking at just the right time. Quintella is a competitor and it will be exciting to see what she can do against the nation's best jumpers."
Johnson, a three-time Mid-American Conference Champion in the high jump, proved why she belongs in Eugene, Ore. Competing in the second flight, the Las Vegas, Nev. product achieved a personal-best leap of 1.82m on her first attempt at the height to tie for second all-time in program history. Previously, Johnson recorded her best outdoor leap in a Green and White uniform at the MAC Championships when she produced a jump of 1.78m, May 8.
"We are so proud of Quintella," said Assistant Coach Evan Brusich. "This year has been extremely difficult for everyone, and through every moment of it, Quintella has shown immense leadership and spread constant positivity. We knew she could do this and to see her come down and perform the way she did is absolutely wonderful."
With Johnson qualifying today, she will join graduate student Taige Bryant (Edmond, Okla.-Edmond Memorial) at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Wednesday-Saturday, June 9-12, inside the University of Oregon's newly-refurbished Hayward Field. Bryant will put his skills on display in both the hammer and discus throws. The men's hammer throw competition is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the men's discus is set for Friday, June 11, at 4:35 p.m. Johnson will take on the best in the country in the women's high jump on Saturday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, @EMUXC_TF, and Twitter, @EMUXC_TF.
NCAA East Preliminary Championships Results | Day 4
May 29, 2021 | Jacksonville, Fla.
* = Career-High, q = Qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Championships
Women's Individual Results
High Jump
T-1. Quintella Johnson 1.82m* (q)
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Throws
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