Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2023-24 Women's Track and Field Roster

Maria Persson

  • Height 5-5
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Mount Olive, N.J.
  • High School Mount Olive
  • Major Aeronautical Science

Biography

• 2022-23 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar
• 2021-22 D2 ADA Team of Academic Distinction
• 2021-22 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar
 
2022-23: Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar. OUTDOOR: Competed in three meets…helped the 4x400m relay team to fourth place at the UNF-River City Spring Break Classic (March 16-17).

2021-22: D2 ADA Team of Academic Distinction…Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll. INDOOR: Competed in two meets. …had a career best of 1:02.48 in the 400m at the Ansin Track & Field Invitational (Feb. 19). OUTDOOR: Competed in one meet.

2021: OUTDOOR: Saw action in three meets…posted personal bests in the 400m (1:04.49) at the Spikes Classic (April 2-3) and the 800m (2:23.47) at the Peach Belt Conference Championships (April 30 – May 1).
 
Prep: 2020 graduate of Mount Olive High School...three-year member of winter/spring track...captained the 2020 squad...2017 Rookie Award winner...second team All-Conference in 2018 and 2019...2019 Unsung Hero award recipient...2019 Scholar-Athlete Award...2020 Middle Distance MVP...posted a time of 59.85 in the 400m at the NJSIAA Group Championships.
 
Personal: Born in Denville, New Jersey...parents are Carmelina and Roy Persson...majoring in Aeronautical Science.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    Middle Distance
    5'5"
  • 2021-22Sophomore

    Middle Distance
    5'5"
  • 2022-23Junior

    Middle Distance
    5'5"
  • 2023-24Senior

    Middle Distance
    5'5"