Lyn'Nikka Vance

Lyn'Nikka Vance
Lyn'Nikka Vance
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Monee, Ill.
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Crete Monee HS
Bio

2020 Outdoor (Freshman): Season canceled.

2020 Indoor (Freshman): 

High School: Four-year letterwinner in track and field… ran the 100-meter in 11.65 seconds and the 200-meter in 24.00 seconds… competed in the triple jump with a distance of 38’1 inch and the long jump at 20' 5"… was the magna cum laude at Crete Monee High School… enrolled at Tech with 19 dual enrollment credits.

Personal: Daughter to Jeffrey and Jeanne Vance… sister Wanikka ran track at Ole Miss for four years… sister Shanikka ran track at SIUE for one year… born Jul. 9, 2001.

Academic: Majoring in nursing to pursue a career as a neonatal nurse.

Honors & Awards:

  • Athletic Director's Honor Roll (fall 2019, spring 2020)
News mentions
Golden Eagles produce strong finish to 2021 season at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles produce strong finish to 2021 season at OVC Championships

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was a senior-led, strong finish to the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Championships for the Tennessee Tech track & field team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the third and final day of action at O’Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois.

Tech continues work at OVC Outdoor Championships with conclusion of day two
Tech continues work at OVC Outdoor Championships with conclusion of day two

CHARLESTON, Ill. – More personal records and a phenomenal preliminary performance were among the highlights for the Tennessee Tech track & field team on day two of the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Championships Friday at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois.

Golden Eagles off to strong start after day one of OVC Outdoor Championships
Golden Eagles off to strong start after day one of OVC Outdoor Championships

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was a strong start for the Tennessee Tech track & field team Thursday, as the Golden Eagles completed day one of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. 

Tech track & field heads to Knoxville for Saturday's Tennessee Challenge
Tech track & field heads to Knoxville for Saturday's Tennessee Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program will close out the 2021 regular season Saturday, making the quick trip up I-40 to Knoxville for the Tennessee Challenge hosted by the University of Tennessee.

Seniors lead Golden Eagles on final day of Black and Gold Invitational
Seniors lead Golden Eagles on final day of Black and Gold Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A multitude of Golden Eagles had impressive showings on the final day of the Black and Gold Invitational Saturday, with competition concluding at the Vanderbilt Track & Field Complex.

Golden Eagles finish day one of Black and Gold Invitational
Golden Eagles finish day one of Black and Gold Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Only a few members of the Tennessee Tech track & field team competed on the first day of the Black and Gold Invitational hosted by Vanderbilt Friday evening, but the Golden Eagles that were in action turned in a solid showing.

Tech track & field team set to compete in Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday
Tech track & field team set to compete in Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program returns to action this weekend for the two-day, Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays in Starkville, Miss. hosted by Mississippi State. Action is slated for both Friday and Saturday at Mike Sanders Track and Field Complex.

Tech building in right direction after final day of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays
Tech building in right direction after final day of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays

STARKVILLE, Miss. – It was another solid showing for the Tennessee Tech track & field program Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up competition at the Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays at the Mike Sanders Track & Field Complex in Starkville, Miss.

Tech track & field team headed to Starkville for Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays
Tech track & field team headed to Starkville for Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program returns to action this weekend for the two-day, Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays in Starkville, Miss. hosted by Mississippi State. Action is slated for both Friday and Saturday at Mike Sanders Track and Field Complex.

Golden Eagles open outdoor track and field season with success at USA Invitational
Golden Eagles open outdoor track and field season with success at USA Invitational

MOBILE, Ala. – A couple of personal bests and several finals appearances highlighted the 2021 outdoor season opener for the Tennessee Tech track and field program Friday evening at the USA Invitational.