University Of Maine Women’s Track Program Lands Talented Egyptian Pole Vaulter

In her home country, she’s a 19-time national champion pole vaulter. Next spring, Egyptian Yasem Hazem plans to join the University of Maine women’s track and field team as a scholarship athlete. Hazem must first negotiate COVID-19 restrictions and travel to the United States. If not, she hopes to come next fall, according to UMaine pole vault coach Dana Seekins. She will participate in indoor and outdoor track and is expected to have two years of eligibility remaining, Seekins said. “We’re pretty excited,” Seekins said.