Olivier to race for spot on Team USA

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

June 20, 2019 Athletics

When James Olivier runs the 800-meter at the USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships, he’ll be striving for a spot on Team USA that will compete in the 2019 Pan American U20 Championships in Costa Rica.

To qualify, the rising sophomore needs a time of 1:48.80 or better at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida.

Olivier is seeded sixth in the field of 12. He set a UMaine indoor record (1:50.16) in the 800 as a first-year student in March at the IC4A Indoor Track & Field Championships.

The Cony High School graduate runs at 4:24 p.m. June 22. The 800 final will be at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, June 23.

To see the Augusta, Maine resident compete, watch the USATF.TV live webcast.

For more news about Black Bear athletics, visit goblackbears.com.