The University of Akron Athletics
2022-23 Akron Track & Field Roster
Elkurd, Zayd
Zayd Elkurd
- Position:
- Mid-Distance
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- High School:
- Woodridge
Bio
2024 OUTDOOR: Did not compete for the Zips.
2024 INDOOR: Did not compete for the Zips.
2023 CROSS COUNTRY: Competed in four races for the Zips...helped Akron to its first-ever MAC Championship (Oct. 28) pushing through injuries to post an 8K time of 27:31.29.
2023 CROSS COUNTRY ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2023 OUTDOOR: Competed in seven meets for the Zips...placed ninth in the 800 meters in a time of 1:53.62 at MAC Championships (May 12)...crossed the line in a season-best time of 1:53.42 in the 800 meters at the Ashland Alumni Open (April 29).
2023 INDOOR: Competed in six meet for the Zips...member of third place 4x400 relay and fourth place distance medley relay teams at the MAC Championships (Feb. 24-25)...finished eighth in the mile in a time of 4:29.88 at the MAC Championships (Feb. 25)...recorded a season-best time of 1:55.40 in the 800 meters at the Penn State National (Jan. 27)...logged season-best time of 4:15.80 in mile at Akron Invitational (Feb. 4).
PERSONAL: Majoring in nursing...son of Khader Elkurd.
2024 INDOOR: Did not compete for the Zips.
2023 CROSS COUNTRY: Competed in four races for the Zips...helped Akron to its first-ever MAC Championship (Oct. 28) pushing through injuries to post an 8K time of 27:31.29.
2023 CROSS COUNTRY ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2023 OUTDOOR: Competed in seven meets for the Zips...placed ninth in the 800 meters in a time of 1:53.62 at MAC Championships (May 12)...crossed the line in a season-best time of 1:53.42 in the 800 meters at the Ashland Alumni Open (April 29).
2023 INDOOR: Competed in six meet for the Zips...member of third place 4x400 relay and fourth place distance medley relay teams at the MAC Championships (Feb. 24-25)...finished eighth in the mile in a time of 4:29.88 at the MAC Championships (Feb. 25)...recorded a season-best time of 1:55.40 in the 800 meters at the Penn State National (Jan. 27)...logged season-best time of 4:15.80 in mile at Akron Invitational (Feb. 4).
PERSONAL: Majoring in nursing...son of Khader Elkurd.
Akron Indoor Track & Field - Al Campbell Invitational
Friday, February 17
Akron Indoor Track & Field Dual vs. Kent State
Friday, January 20
2022 Akron Zips Athletics - Logo Reveal - 5/9/22
Monday, May 09
2021-22 Akron Zips This Week in Akron Athletics - 4/26/22
Tuesday, April 26
