BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - The Northeast Conference announced All-NEC honors and major award winners for this year's outdoor track and field season on Wednesday morning. Among those honored were seven individuals that rep the Burgundy and Blue. The announcement highlights both FDU's young talent and their established champions.
13-time NEC Champion and 2024 Triple Jump National Champion
Salif Mane landed on the first team again after seizing triple jump and long jump titles.
Making their first All-NEC appearances are freshmen
Brandon Barreto,
Rilwan Olunlade and
Khalia Boyce who all grace the rookie list after stellar debut seasons.
Marie Etong Ntonga captured the triple jump title at the NEC Championships on the women's side and was named First Team All-NEC for this event. Joining Etong Ntonga is freshman
Nilaja Wiltshire whose monster performance at the NEC Outdoor Championships secured her a first-place medal and a spot on the All-NEC first team.
Full List: Name/Team/Event/Season Best
Salif Mane: First Team - Long Jump/Triple Jump - 7.62m/15.97m
Marie Etong Ntonga: First Team - Triple Jump - 11.58m
Nilaja Wiltshire: First Team/All-Rookie - Shot Put - 14.14m
Tata Coulibaly: All-Rookie - 100 Hurdles - 14.81
Khalia Boyce: All-Rookie – Triple Jump – 11.11m
Rilwan Olunlade: All-Rookie – High Jump – 1.89m
Brandon Barreto: All-Rookie – 800m – 1:56.0