St. John's University Athletics
2009-10 Women's Track and Field Roster
Courtney Kolinsky
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Parkvista
- Hometown:
- Lake Worth, Fla.
As A Freshman (2007-08): Indoor - Shot Put: finished 12th at the Metropolitan Championships with a distance of 25 feet, 1.57 inches ... had a season-best throw of 26 feet, 3.75 inches at the Manhattan Opener (Dec. 1) ... Weight Throw: finished seventh at Fordham Opener (Dec. 7) with a distance of 30 feet, 2.25 inches ... Outdoor - Shot Put: finished fifth at STJ Monday Meeting II (April 14) with a throw of 27 feet, 10.25 inches ... Discus: placed 18th at the Sam Howell Invite (April 4) with a distance of 84 feet, 8 inches ... earned All-BIG EAST academic honors.
Before St. John[apos]s: Anchored Parkvista High School[apos]s 4x800-meter regional qualifying team all four years ... ran as the No. 2 and No. 3 runner ... named first team all-conference for cross country two consecutive years ... first team all-conference in the discus ... all-conference in the pole vault and 4x800 meter relay ... Named Gatorade Rookie of the Year ... Parkvista won the conference championships for three straight years ... broke the 4x800-meter relay record ... earned the Hustle Award in Basketball and the 'Will to Win' award for track and cross country ... part of the drama club and volunteered for the special Olympics.
Personal: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... daughter of John and Kerry Kolinsky ... had two uncles attend St. John[apos]s University, Paul Kolinsky and Mickey Kolinsky ... her outside interests include drama club and soccer ... a television and communications major ... plays hip hop music on her iPod to get geared up for game days.
Off the Track
Most Thrilling Moments In Her Athletic Career: Being able to throw the 20-lb. weight without falling for the first time.
Favorite Book: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.
Favorite Food: Steak.
Favorite Song: 'My Wish' by Rascal Flatts.