The Tech’s Athlete of the Week: Sophia L. Harrison ’08
The Tech’s Athlete of the Week: Sophia L. Harrison ’08
Sophia L. Harrison ’08 was named the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Co-Gymnast of the Year on Saturday as MIT placed fifth at the ECAC Championships. In addition, Harrison captured the all-around crown in the competition with a personal best of 38.275. She placed first in uneven bars with a 9.625, and took third on floor with a 9.675
Harrison will join four other MIT gymnasts at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship, which will be hosted by SUNY Cortland on March 28-29. Sarah N. Trowbridge ’08 set a new career best in qualifying for the all-around competition, along with teammates Zimmerman and Harrison.
The honor marked the second straight year MIT has won this conference honor, as Zimmerman was awarded it last year.
—Shreyes Seshasai, Sports Editor