Norkowski chosen MIAA Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The University of Olivet senior Emily Norkowski has been voted the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week.

Totaling 3,976 points, Norkowski won the MIAA title in the heptathlon at the multi-events competition. Her marks were 15.68 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles (754 points), 4 feet and 11-1/2 inches in the high jump (632), 28 feet and 11 inches in the shot put (452), 27.26 seconds in the 200-meter dash (690), 15 and 7 inches in the long jump (492), 84 feet and 2 inches in the javelin (395) and 2:41.05 in the 800-meter run (300).

Norkowski's was first in the 100-meter hurdles and javelin, tied for first in the high jump, second in the 200-meter dash and long jump, third in the shot put, and fourth in the 800-meter run. Her performances in five events – the 200-meter dash, 800-meter run, high jump, javelin and shot put – were personal bests. Norkowski's 3,976 points are second-best in UOlivet history for the heptathlon.

"Emily had a fantastic heptathlon competition last week," said Olivet head coach Karen Lutzke. "She set personal best marks in five of the seven events. Emily kept her composure and was very relaxed throughout the competition. It was nice to see Emily's hard work pay off as she finishes her senior year of competition at Olivet."

The Comets are back in action Thursday and Friday at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Alma College is the host school. The heptathlon results will be included in the overall results from the championships for the first time in MIAA history.