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Monday, June 15, 1998

Suzy Powell

Women's Track and Field

Powell is considered one of the greatest discus throwers in collegiate and school history. A 1996 Olympian, she will leave UCLA with hopes of representing the United States in future Olympic and international competition. Powell was the winner of Pac-10 championships in 1997, in both the discus and javelin.

She also took the discus competition at the United States Olympic Trials in 1996. In 1997, she competed at the United States Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the discus and placed second.

Career Highlights: She entered the 1998 season ranked No. 1 in the discus and No. 5 in the javelin, held the American Collegiate record in the discus with a throw of 214-0 feet at last year's Modesto Invitational-a school record and ranks as the third best mark in collegiate history. She also ranks third in school history in the javelin throw with a mark of 179-2, is a four-time All-American, and placed fourth in the discus and eighth in the javelin at this year's NCAA Championships.

Coach's quote: "She is a very hard worker and brought a lot of experience to the younger throwers. Her knowledge for the sport is amazing."

-Art Vanegas, UCLA throwing coach

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