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2020-21 Track and Field Roster

Olivia Barney

  • Position Throws
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Southern Huntingdon
  • Hometown Orbisonia, Pa.
  • Major Govt & Law & Foreign Language

Biography

Events Best Performances
Shot Put 12.54M
Discus 41.08M
Hammer Throw 45.88M
Weight Throw 15.79M

2019-20: Placed third in the indoor weight throw at the Bucknell Tune Up and the Bison Open...finished fifth in the indoor weight throw at the Bison Opener and the NYC Gotham Cup...took 13th in the shot put and 14th in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships...outdoor season was cut short due to COVID-19.
2018-19: Won the outdoor discus at the Greyhound Invite...won the outdoor discus at the Leopard Invitational...placed second in the hammer throw at the Greyhound Invite...finished fourth in the hammer throw at the Carol and John Covert Classic...took 11th in the hammer throw, 16th in the discus and 19th in the shot put at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships...took third in the indoor weight throw at the Monmouth Winter Collegiate Invitational...placed seventh in the indoor weight throw at the Villanova Invitational...ended 16th in the shot put and 17th in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships.
2017-18: Placed second in the outdoor discus at the Lafayette 8-way Invitational...took third in the outdoor discus at the All-American Invitational...finished fourth in the outdoor discus at the Coach Pollard Invitational...came in 15th in the shot put at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships...finished 16th in both the discus and hammer throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships...placed fifth in both the shot put and weight throw at the Spartan Invite...took 15th in the weight throw and 17th in the shot put at the Patriot League Indoor Championships.

Personal: Daughter of Donna Barney...has two sisters, Brentlee Barney and Kayla Lozano...is an owner to amazing dog Oscar. 

What are your plans after Lafayette?
After Lafayette, I hope to find a job in Washington D.C. that is within the government. I am looking forward to focusing on consulting or other public service areas. 
 
What advice would you give someone looking to apply to Lafayette?
As far as advice, I encourage prospective students to come to campus, talk with students and really get a feel of what Lafayette is all about because it’s truly amazing! I knew Lafayette was going to be my home for the next four years the moment I stepped onto campus.
 
What are you involved in outside of track and field?
Outside of track and field, I am a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DiscipleMakers, Spanish Club, and NIA. I work for the Lafayette College Peer Tutor Program and supports other student-athletes by taking on various roles during sports events. I also am a chair on the Student Government Athletic Affairs Committee, a Peer Mentor through the athletic department and a McKelvy Scholar.
 
What is your favorite event in track and field? Why?
The hammer throw has turned out to be one of the most interesting events I do. It’s a super unique implement and when you catch the throw just right you feel invincible.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    Throws
  • 2018-19Sophomore

  • 2019-20Junior

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  • 2020-21Senior

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