Hall of Fame
Kerianne Downing starred for the Husson University women's track & field team from 2013 through 2017.
A two-time North Atlantic Conference champion in the 100-meter hurdles, Downing also captured a conference title in the high jump and placed fourth in the 2016 Division III New England Championships in the Heptathlon, including ranking first in the high jump in the event.
Throughout her career, Downing was a two-time All-New England honoree in the heptathlon, while also earning All-Conference honors in the 100-meter hurdles twice, in addition to the high jump.
The program record holder in the high jump (1.54 meters) and the heptathlon (3835), Downing has six placements in various events that rank inside the all-time top 10 for Husson indoor track & field and five placements that rank inside the all-time top 10 for outdoor track & field.
In addition to being named Conference Senior Scholar Athlete in 2017, Downing totaled five event wins, 36 top five finishes and 69 top 10 finishes in her career, while also earning the Outdoor Track & Field Eagle Award in 2014.
During her time as an Eagle, Downing helped the women's track & field team earn its first-ever NAC title in 2015.
Downing earned her bachelor of science degree in kinesiology with a concentration in human movement sciences from Husson in 2017 and a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Husson in 2019.
A native of Dedham, Massachusetts, Downing attended Dedham High School.
