Lehman College Athletics

The City University of New York Athletic Conference will be holding its 2010 men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Armory Track and Field Center located at 216 Washington Avenue in Manhattan. The Lehman College women’s squad will be looking for its third consecutive conference crown, and eighth title in the last 11 years, while the men’s unit will be aiming for its third straight title, and third overall.

The Lehman College women’s team will depend heavily on the performance of Veteran Dorothy Jean-Pierre as she will compete in the 800 meter dash as well as the 1500 meter dash, and she will also run a leg on the 4x400 relay. In addition, Michaelle Garcon production will be important, as she’ll be expected to put together a hearty effort in the 1500 meter dash. Jumper Shanoy Francis, as well as thrower Janina Browne, and sprint specialist Jillene Sennon will also be heavily relied upon to accumulate points for a Lightning squad hungry for another crown. Lehman College head coach Lesleigh Hogg gave his thoughts on the team’s chances this Sunday.

The Lehman College athletic department announced today that former standout student-athlete and two-time All-American Pete Charles has been an Assistant Coach for the Lehman College cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field teams. The addition of Charles to Head Coach Lesleigh Hogg’s coaching staff will have a tremendous impact on the development and progression of all of Coach Hogg’s student-athletes in the upcoming academic year.

“Pete Charles is an individual who sacrificed a lot and worked extremely hard to accomplish the things he did while competing at Lehman College, and now he has an opportunity to further his legacy here at the college by guiding and providing knowledge to our student-athletes of six teams here in 2009-2010,” Hogg said. “He knows what it takes to win and how important preparation and practice are. I am very glad that he has joined our staff.”