Temple University Athletics
Amanda Cole Named Owlsports.com Athlete of the Month For January
2.6.09 | Women's Track and Field
Feb. 6, 2009
PHILADELPHIA - Women's Track and Field standout Amanda Cole was named Owlsports.com Athlete of the Month for January. The senior thrower has broken the school record in the weight throw three consecutive weeks this month, placing first in the event twice.
Cole met ECAC qualifying marks in the first meet of the month at the Metropolitan Invite, breaking her school record with a first place toss of 55-01. With that performance, the senior earned Atlantic 10 Track and Field Performer of the Week for the week ending January 12th. She continued to dominate the weight throw the following weekend at the Gotham Cup, placing first and breaking her own record again (55-03), and also winning the shot put (42-09).
In her final meet of the month, Cole placed third in the weight throw at the Terrier Classic, and bettered her school record, for the third straight week, to 58-11.5.
Cole and the rest of the Temple women's track & field team take to action this weekend at the New Balance Collegiate Invite in New York City, February 6th and 7th.
