Emory University will induct four new members into its Sports Hall of Fame with its Class of 2016 including (from right to left): Sarah Byrd (cross country/track and field), Mark Odgers (men’s tennis), Lindsey Hoffner Baron (women’s swimming and diving), and Ted Karniewicz (baseball). The ceremony will take place on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Miller-Ward Alumni House on the Emory campus. Photo credit: Emory Athletics
We would like to congratulate Sarah Byrd, NP-C, who was recently inducted into Emory University’s Sports Hall of Fame for her exemplary performance in Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field (1998-2002). Sarah, who originally is from Weldon, NC, is an NP in the Spine Division, and attended Emory for her BA (2002), BSN (2005), and MSN (2006).
While participating in Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field, Sarah’s many accolades included:
** 2002 NCAA Division III Champion in 3,000-meter steeplechase
** 2002 University Athletic Association Champion in 3,000-meter steeplechase
** 2002 University Athletic Association Champion in 5,000-meter run (Outdoor)
** 2002 University Athletic Association Most Outstanding Performer (Outdoor Track and Field)
** 2002 University Athletic Association Champion in 5,000 meters (Indoor)
** 2002 Drake Relays Steeplechase Champion
** 2002 Track & Field Team Most Valuable Performer
** 2001 NCAA Participant in 3,000 & 5,000 meters
** 2001 University Athletic Association Champion in 3,000 meters (Indoor)
** 2001 University Athletic Association Champion in 5,000 meters (Indoor)
** 2001 University Athletic Association Champion in 3,000 meters (Outdoor)
** 2001 University Athletic Association Champion in 5,000 meters (Outdoor)
** 2001 University Athletic Association Most Outstanding Performer (Indoor Track)
** 2001 Track & Field Team Most Valuable Performer
** Cross Country All-American in 2000 (22nd place) and 2001 (16th place)
** Just one of six women’s Emory cross country All-Americans and the only two-time honoree
** Three-Time Cross Country All-Region (1999, 2000, 2001)
** Cross Country Regional Champion in 2000 and 2001
** Cross Country Regional Athlete of the Year in 2001
** Clocked a school-record 5K time of 17:39 at 2001 NCAA Championships
** Closed out her cross country career with four of the top 5K times (still holds two of the top three)
** First Team All-UAA in Cross Country in 2000 and 2001
** UAA Cross Country Champion in 2001 (just one of two Emory runners to claim that distinction)
** Remains Emory record holder in the steeplechase (10:35.20), Indoor 5,000 meters (17:28.23) and Outdoor 3,000 meters (10:01.71)
** Member of Emory’s Cross Country and Track and Field All-Time Teams (released Sept. of 2010)
** Academic All-American
** NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
