Micayla Rennick

Micayla Rennick
Micayla Rennick
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Hometown:
    Sacramento, Calif.
  • Year:
    Junior
  • City:
    Sacramento
  • State:
    Calif.
  • Previous College:
    American River CC
  • Previous School:
    American River CC
Bio

JUNIOR (2016-17): Rennick had a stellar first season as a member of the Golden Eagle track team...she quickly made her mark in the Tech record books in numerous categories, proving herself to be one of the best distance runners in the Purple and Gold school history...she opened up the 2017 indoor season with school record marks in the 800-meter (2:09.83, Alex Wilson Invitational), the mile (4:52..22, Samford Open), the 3,000-meter (9:50.99, Gene Edmonds Invitational), and the 5,000-meter (17:04.23, IU Relays)...she also helped establish a Golden Eagle indoor school record in the distance medley (alongside of Sarah Brandt, Na'Asha Robinson, and D'Airrien Jackson) with an 11:35.22 mark at the Meyo Invitational...Rennick did not let her success stop there, she continued to pave the way in the Tech record books in the outdoor season by establishing a school-best mark in the 3K steeplechase (her first year ever competing in the event) with a time of 10:54.69 at the OVC Championships...she set personal-best outdoor times in the 800-meter (2:11.67, Tennessee Challenge), 1,500-meter (4:32.25, OVC Championships), and the 5,000-meter (17:43.77, OVC Championships)...twice named the OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week...named the Golden Wings Awards' Female Newcomer of the Year.

AT AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE: Rennick competed on the track team...led her team to a 2016 conference championship...800-meter conference champion...placed third in the state of California in the 1,500-meter race.

PERSONAL: Rennick is a native of San Luis Obispo, California....majoring in physical therapy.

News mentions
Tech track claims third place at 2017 Outdoor OVC Championships
Tech track claims third place at 2017 Outdoor OVC Championships

The Tennessee Tech track and field team made a dramatic comeback on the final day of competition to secure a third-place finish (91 points) at the Outdoor Ohio Valley Conference Championships.

Tech track and field currently in tenth after day two of Outdoor OVC Championships
Tech track and field currently in tenth after day two of Outdoor OVC Championships

After two days of competition, the Tennessee Tech track and field team currently stand in tenth place with 16 points, however, have numerous athletes that have qualified for the finals of their events on Saturday.

Track team ready to battle for the OVC Outdoor title
Track team ready to battle for the OVC Outdoor title

It is that time of year when the Tennessee Tech track and field team must put all of their hard work and training to the test. The Golden Eagles head to Oxford, Ala., to compete in the OVC Outdoor Championships on Thursday-Saturday.

Golden Eagles close out regular outdoor season at Tennessee Challenge
Golden Eagles close out regular outdoor season at Tennessee Challenge

The Tennessee Tech track and field team competed in the Tennessee Challenge on Saturday, as part of their preparation for the upcoming OVC Outdoor Championships. Despite rain intermittently throughout the day causing participants to scratch from their heats, the Golden Eagles put on a promising performance heading into next weekend.

Golden Eagle track and field head to Austin Peay Invitational on Friday-Saturday
Golden Eagle track and field head to Austin Peay Invitational on Friday-Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team continues their outdoor OVC in familiar OVC territory on Friday-Saturday. The Golden Eagle squad will head to Clarksville, Tenn., to compete at the Austin Peay Invitational.

Golden Eagles saw success at Hilltopper Relays on Saturday
Golden Eagles saw success at Hilltopper Relays on Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team saw abundant success at the Hilltopper Relays on Saturday at Western Kentucky university.

Golden Eagles travel to Western Kentucky to compete at the Hilltopper Relays
Golden Eagles travel to Western Kentucky to compete at the Hilltopper Relays

The Tennessee Tech track and field team will continue their outdoor season at the Hilltopper Relays on Saturday, hosted by Western Kentucky University.

Rennick smashes Tech school record in 3K steeplechase on day one of Weems Baskin Invitational
Rennick smashes Tech school record in 3K steeplechase on day one of Weems Baskin Invitational

The Tennessee Tech track and field team kicked off day one of their outdoor season at the Weems Baskin Invitational.

Tech track and field opens outdoor season at Weems Baskin Invitational on Friday-Saturday
Tech track and field opens outdoor season at Weems Baskin Invitational on Friday-Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team will kick off their outdoor season on Friday-Saturday at the Weems Baskin Invitational hosted by the University of South Carolina at the Cregger Track facility. Festivities on both days are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. CT.

Tech track and field claims second place at OVC Indoor Championships: Head Coach Wayne Angel named OVC Indoor Coach of the Year
Tech track and field claims second place at OVC Indoor Championships: Head Coach Wayne Angel named OVC Indoor Coach of the Year

The Tennessee Tech track and field team claimed a second place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, marking the highest finish ever by a Tech squad. The Golden Eagles tallied 111 points, just 14 points behind OVC Champion Eastern Illinois (125).

Tech track and field in third after day one of OVC Indoor Championships
Tech track and field in third after day one of OVC Indoor Championships

The Tennessee Tech track and field team had a superb showing on day one of the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, currently standing in third place (out of 12 teams) with 33 points, which is just 11 points behind leader Eastern Illinois.

Fab Five Ready for OVC Indoor Track and Field Championships
Fab Five Ready for OVC Indoor Track and Field Championships

The Tennessee Tech track and field team has five standout members on the squad this season that have been game changers all year long.

Rennick named OVC adidas® Female Track Athlete of the Week on Feb. 22
Rennick named OVC adidas® Female Track Athlete of the Week on Feb. 22

After another record-breaking performance this past week, Micayla Rennick claimed OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week on Feb. 22.

Tech track and field team continues success at Alex Wilson Invitational
Tech track and field team continues success at Alex Wilson Invitational

The Tennessee Tech track and field team had another meet filled with record breaking performances. The Golden Eagles once again traveled to South Bend, Ind., to compete on Notre Dame’s campus, this time in the Alex Wilson Invitational.

Golden Eagles head back to Notre Dame to compete in the Alex Wilson Invitational
Golden Eagles head back to Notre Dame to compete in the Alex Wilson Invitational

The Tennessee Tech track and field team will put in final preparations for the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Saturday at the Alex Wilson Invitational on Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Ind.

Golden Eagles continue success at Samford Open on Saturday
Golden Eagles continue success at Samford Open on Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team continued preparation for the OVC Championships on Saturday at the Samford Open.

Tech Track and Field ranks 14th in the South Region
Tech Track and Field ranks 14th in the South Region

The Tennessee Tech track and field team is making a name for themselves on the national level. In this week’s USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Regional Poll the Golden Eagles were ranked 14th in the South Region, moving up one slot from their previous ranking last week.

Tech Track and Field travels to Birmingham, Ala., to compete at Samford Open on Saturday
Tech Track and Field travels to Birmingham, Ala., to compete at Samford Open on Saturday

The No. 14 ranked in the South Region Tennessee Tech track and field team will once again take to the track on Saturday when the Golden Eagles head down to Birmingham, Ala., to compete at the Samford Open.

Track and Field's Na'Asha Robinson claims  adidas® OVC Track Athlete of the Week accolades on Feb. 8
Track and Field's Na'Asha Robinson claims adidas® OVC Track Athlete of the Week accolades on Feb. 8

After a superb performance amongst some of the top teams in the nation, Tennessee Tech track and field’s Na’Asha Robinson has claimed adidas® OVC Track Athlete of the Week accolades on Feb. 8.

Na'Asha Robinson claims OVC and Tech school record in the 400-meter dash on day two of Meyo Invitational
Na'Asha Robinson claims OVC and Tech school record in the 400-meter dash on day two of Meyo Invitational

The Tennessee Tech track and field squad continued their success from day one over to day two. Highlighting the day’s action was a Na’Asha Robinson first place finish in the 400-meter dash.

Tech track and field shatters school and OVC records on day one of Meyo Invitational
Tech track and field shatters school and OVC records on day one of Meyo Invitational

The Tennessee Tech track and field team continued their record breaking success at the Meyo Invitational on Friday.

Tech track and field travels to South Bend, Ind., to compete at the Meyo Invitational on Friday-Saturday
Tech track and field travels to South Bend, Ind., to compete at the Meyo Invitational on Friday-Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team will look to keep their momentum of success going as they head to South Bend, Ind., to compete at the Meyo Invitational held at the University of Notre Dame on Friday-Saturday.

Golden Eagles closed out day two at Indiana University Relays
Golden Eagles closed out day two at Indiana University Relays

The Tennessee Tech track and field team closed out day two of the Indiana University Relays picking up right where they left off after day one.

Tech's Rennick rewriting the record book
Tech's Rennick rewriting the record book

Junior Micayla Rennick has made an impact during her first season at Tennessee Tech. The standout cross country runner, who also competes on the Tech track and field team, set new standards in the fall with the cross country team and has now maintained that pace early in the track season.

Rennick thrashes school record in the 5,000-meter run on day one of Indiana University Relays
Rennick thrashes school record in the 5,000-meter run on day one of Indiana University Relays

The Tennessee Tech track and field team opened day one at the Indiana University relays on a high note.

Golden Eagle track and field team heads to Bloomington, Ind., to compete at the Indiana University Relays
Golden Eagle track and field team heads to Bloomington, Ind., to compete at the Indiana University Relays

The Golden Eagle track and field team will compete at the Indiana University Relays on Friday, January 27 to Saturday, January 28. Held inside the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse in Bloomington, Ind., the Purple and Gold squad will face competitors from some of the nation’s top conferences. Competition begins on Friday at 5p.m. and will then resume on Saturday at 9:20 a.m.

Tech track and field competes at Illini Classic
Tech track and field competes at Illini Classic

The Tennessee Tech track and field team continued to put their skills to test on Saturday when the Golden Eagles competed in the Illini Classic at the University of Illinois.

Golden Eagle track and field team to compete at Illini Classic on Saturday
Golden Eagle track and field team to compete at Illini Classic on Saturday

As the Tennessee Tech track and field team delves deeper into the 2017 indoor season, the Golden Eagles will travel to Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Jan. 14, to compete at the Illini Classic.

Rennick claims OVC adidas® co-Female Track Athlete of the Week accolades on Jan. 11
Rennick claims OVC adidas® co-Female Track Athlete of the Week accolades on Jan. 11

After breaking two school records (one in the 3,000-meter and one in the mile), Micayla Rennick has been selected as the Ohio Valley Conference adidas® co-Female Track Athlete of the Week on Jan. 11.

Golden Eagles compete at Gene Edmonds Open: Rennick breaks school record in the 3,000 meter
Golden Eagles compete at Gene Edmonds Open: Rennick breaks school record in the 3,000 meter

The Tennessee Tech track and field team had a successful meet on Saturday at the Gene Edmonds Open at Purdue University with the day’s action highlighted by Micayla Rennick breaking a school record in the 3,000-meter race.

Golden Eagles to compete at Gene Edmonds Open on Saturday
Golden Eagles to compete at Gene Edmonds Open on Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track and field team is ready to kick off the New Year at the Gene Edmonds Open in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday.

Track's Na'Asha Robinson and Micayla Rennick break school records at Vanderbilt Opener Invitational on Saturday
Track's Na'Asha Robinson and Micayla Rennick break school records at Vanderbilt Opener Invitational on Saturday

The Tennessee Tech track team opened their 2016-17 season at the Vanderbilt Opener Invitational in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday.