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Maryland track and field junior pole vaulter Gwendolyn Zeckowski received the 2021 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award, which recognizes six student-athletes who have conquered various struggles while engaging in intercollegiate athletics.
“These student-athletes have overcome many obstacles in their lives, and demonstrated grit, resilience, determination, and strength. They are outstanding examples of the power of the human spirit, and we are proud to honor them,” Ursula Gurney, N4A President and Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA, said in a May 26 press release.
During the 2019 outdoor season, the South River High School athlete achieved multiple third-place finishes, captured seventh (3.57m) at the George Mason Spring Invitational and fourth (3.65m) at the Penn Relays. The pole vaulter also secured 19th (3.72m) at the Big Ten Championships.
Throughout the 2019 indoor season, Zeckowski obtained third (3.65m) at the Liberty Flames Invite, finished fourth (3.65m) at the Navy Select and captured 17th (3.64m) at the Big Ten Championship.
However, Zeckowski began suffering ischemic strokes in February 2020. The athlete was then diagnosed with Moyamoya Disease, a disease that impacts one’s arteries and blood vessels in the brain.
Zeckowski returned to College Park for the start of the 2020-2021 school year to train and take classes after spending the summer recovering from surgery. The pole vaulter remains on track to graduate as well as compete again.
In other news
Maryland football landed a commitment from Class of 2021 JUCO center Aric Harris.
Maryland football had its home matchup with Iowa rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 1.
Maryland football has announced that it's October 2 home game vs Iowa has been moved to Friday, Oct. 1.
— Wes Brown (@W_Brown21) May 26, 2021
This marks the third consecutive season that the Terps have had a Friday night home game, and the second Friday game of their 2021 season.
Lauren provided key points from women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese’s extension.
Maryland women's basketball officially announced yesterday morning that it agreed to a six-year contract extension with head coach Brenda Frese.
— Lauren Rosh (@lauren_rosh) May 26, 2021
Here is a thread with key takeaways from this new deal, obtained from a public records request:
Maryland track and field star Caleb Dean advances to the NCAA quarterfinals.
Men’s 400m Hurdles | #KeepUp
— Maryland Track & Field (@MarylandTrack) May 27, 2021
Caleb Dean does it!! @calebb_d
The sophomore wins his heat (50.71s) and advances to the Quarterfinals on Friday!! pic.twitter.com/s3pDfPDTEv
The Big Ten announced conference field hockey matchups for the 2021 fall season.
JUST IN‼️
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) May 26, 2021
The Big Ten Conference released it's field hockey matchups for the 2021 Fall Season!
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Several Maryland athletes received the Rodman Postgraduate Scholarship.
Hunter Baxter did it all as a Terp.
— Maryland Wrestling (@TerpsWrestling) May 26, 2021
A SAAC representative, FCA student-leader, @MDMadeTerps mentor, and starter in the Maryland wrestling lineup.
Now continuing his education with the help of the @MClub_UMD Rodman Postgraduate Scholarship #TurtlePower pic.twitter.com/LClmRHJCLU
A big congrats to our current and former Terps for earning @MClub_UMD Rodman Postgrad Scholarships to continue their studies!!
— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) May 26, 2021
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