St. John's University Athletics
2007-08 Women's Track and Field Roster
Aliann Pompey Named New Track & Field/Cross Country Head Coach
Wednesday, June 16
Track & Field ECAC Championships
Monday, March 23
Track & Field BIG EAST Indoor Championships
Monday, March 23
Track & Field David Hemery Valentine Invitational
Monday, March 23
Yilzary Downer
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Benjamin Banneker
- Hometown:
- New York, N.Y.
As A Junior In 2006-07: Outdoor - finished sixth at the STJ Final Exam Classic (May 8) in the 100-meter dash at 13.11 seconds ... crossed the line at 13.77 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Monday Meeting Part 1 (Apr. 2).
As A Sophomore In 2005-06: Did not compete due to injury.
As A Freshman In 2004-05: Outdoor - crossed the line in 26.81 seconds in the 200-meter dash at the New York Relays.
At Benjamin Banneker Academy: Received the track and field award during her junior season.
Personal: Daughter of Edilma and Maximo Downer ... born Aug. 14, 1985 in Panama City, Panama ... has one sister, Shanneell who attends college at SUNY Brockport, and one brother, Julio Jolly, who attends Santa Maria La Antigua University ... a computer systems major with a minor in business.
Off the Track:
Nickname: 'Yil'
Favorite Book: Any Stephen King book
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Pro Team: Phoenix Suns
Favorite Athletes: Marion Jones, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Shawn Marion
Nickname: 'Yil'
Favorite Book: Any Stephen King book
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Pro Team: Phoenix Suns
Favorite Athletes: Marion Jones, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Shawn Marion