TOWSON, MD—Tanise Thornton-Fillyaw from Goucher College’s women’s track and field team has been named the USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete for the second consecutive year. This honor is only bestowed on two student-athletes each year.

To qualify, Thornton-Fillyaw must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale across the most recent grading period. Institutions that use a different GPA scale must convert it to a 4.0 scale. Data must be certified by the institution’s registrar.

Additionally, Thornton-Fillyaw must have finished the indoor season among the top 50 individuals as listed on the descending order lists on TFRRS. Any athletes who were not among the top 50 but participated in the Indoor or Outdoor National Championships are also eligible.

Thornton-Fillyaw was a two-time All-American in the 800-meter run. She finished fifth in the event at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships and third at outdoor nationals in May. Thornton-Fillyaw also won the Landmark Conference title in the indoor 800 meters and the 1500 meters outdoors.

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