Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricane Track & Field family.

Eight freshmen and two transfers make up the newest members of the Hurricanes track and field family

UM alumna Alysha Newman finished 17th overall in the women's pole vault at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Miami alumna Murielle Ahoure was among the world's best sprinters in the 200m semifinals in Rio

Murielle Ahoure opened competition in the 200m with the sixth-fastest time among 72 athletes

Murielle Ahoure finished 10th in the women's 100m at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Murielle Ahoure earned an automatic qualification into the semifinals of the women's 100m in Rio.

Six athletes and three coaches will represent their respective countries and UM at the 2016 Olympics

Six members of the women's track and field team were selected to the 2016 USTFCCCA All-Academic Team

The Canes welcomed assistant coaches Diego Flaquer and Keith Herston to the track & field staff