DAYTON – The University of Dayton track and field will be adding nine new Flyers to their 2023 team. Coaches Aaron Gordon and David Dobson were thrilled to announce their recruits that will compete next school year.

Aaron Gordon: "I am excited to welcome our 2023 class to the Flyer Family. We are gaining a lot of depth and talent in key areas. The 2023 class continues the tradition of finding those that desire to compete at a high level while becoming leaders athletically, academically, and socially. To see such talented student-athletes choose to join and come together shows that our culture is very important for the success of our program long term."

Sydney Workman (pictured on right) – Bishop Watterson High School / Columbus, Ohio
 

High School PRs

60m (Indoor)	7.87
200m (Indoor)	25.19
100m	12.24
200m (Outdoor)	24.74
400m (Outdoor)	56.60

Aaron Gordon: "Sydney brings a competitive mindset that fits in perfectly with our sprints crew. She brings a wealth of talent that we plan to see flourish over these next four years."

Kendall Johnson – Booker T. Washington High School / Tulsa, Okla.
 

High School PRs

High Jump (Indoor)	1.65m
High Jump (Outdoor)	1.68m

Aaron Gordon: "Camryn brings depth to an event that we have been thin in over the last few years along with tremendous upside. Camryn will be a contender in the A-10 for a long time to come."

Mariya Washington – Cleveland Heights Beaumont High School / Cleveland Heights, Ohio
 

High School PRs

200m (Indoor)	27.36
200m (Outdoor)	26.39
400m (Outdoor)	58.79

Aaron Gordon: "Mariya brings an abundance of untapped potential to our program. I look forward to seeing her develop over the next four years. She will help us in the relays and depth in the 400m."

Grace Felts – Bishop Chatard High School / Indianapolis, Ind.
 

High School PRs

60m Hurdles	10.16
100m Hurdles	16.10
300m Hurdles	46.38

Aaron Gordon: "Grace is still very raw, but she has the potential to develop into a great 400m hurdles competitor for us. She will be a great addition to the 400m hurdles group while also giving us depth in the 4x400m relay."

Cara Mooney – Springboro High School / Springboro, Ohio
 

High School PRs

800m	2:16.80
1600m (Indoor)	4:57.39
1600m (Outdoor)	4:51.50
3200m	11:05.47
5000m (XC)	18:33.70

David Dobson: "Cara is an athlete that spans all the events very well. Her ability to compete at a high level has her primed and ready to make a strong impact on our program."

Olivia Kindbom – St. Vincent St. Mary High School / Akron, Ohio
 

David Dobson: "Olivia is a gutsy runner from a strong program. Her ability to consistently improve through her career is a tribute to her work ethic and her willingness to be coached. We are excited Olivia will bring that same mentality to Dayton."

Bryn Hothem – Marysville High School / Marysville, Ohio
 

High School PRs

1600m (Indoor)	5:11.12
1600m (Outdoor)	5:06.70
3200m	11:00.42
5000m (XC)	19:01.50

David Dobson: "We are thrilled to have Bryn added as a Flyer. Her training age leaves space for a great deal of development in her future. Bryn understands discipline and dedication with her background in Irish dancing. We are excited for that to manifest itself on the course and around the oval."

Anna Newkirk – Miamisburg High School / Miamisburg, Ohio
 

High School PRs

1600m	5:07.58
3200m	11:28.84
5000m	18.54.07
5000m (XC)	18:55.10

David Dobson: "Anna has excelled in and out of athletics her entire life. Anna brings a strong, competitive spirit and drive that is certain to mesh well with her class and the entire team."