NEW ORLEANS — The Colorado women's track and field program begins the 2019 outdoor track and field season ranked ninth in the nation, the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced Monday afternoon.
The top-10 ranking is thanks to 16 performances ranging from April 2017 to the present date from 10 Buffs women. The men, who finished 16th indoors, are ranked 82nd with four outdoor performances from three individuals. Three of the performances come from April 2017.
The USTFCCCA uses a track rating index that takes into account the fastest times run in the country on a scoring system with points for the location and place among others.