From NYU Athletics

Erison Hurtault has joined the New York University's men's and women's cross country and track & field staff as an assistant coach. He brings a vast amount of experience to the Violets' staff – both as a professional athlete and a collegiate coach.

A two-time Olympian, Hurtault represented the Commonwealth of Dominica in the 400 meters at both the Beijing (2008) and London (2012) Olympic Games.

A 2007 graduate of Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, Hurtault joined NYU after spending the last three seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with his alma mater. Prior to his time with the Lions, Hurtault also spent three seasons serving in the same capacity with Florida State University.

"I am very pleased to bring Erison on to be a part of the NYU track & field and cross-country program," said NYU Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Will Boylan-Pett. "Erison's knowledge of the sport will be a great addition to us. Having been a teammate of his in college and having closely followed his post-collegiate career, I know he will do great things here."

Hurtault began competing professionally in 2007, focusing in the 400 meters. In addition to his participation in the two Olympic Games, he also competed in three World Championships (2009, 2011, 2014), finishing as a semi-finalist in 2009 and 2011. Hurtault also competed in two Commonwealth Games (2010, 2014), finishing as a finalist in 2010.

Prior to his time in the professional ranks, Hurtault was an 11-time First Team All-Ivy League performer for the Lions. During his undergraduate career, Hurtault went undefeated within Ivy competition and was an eight-time champion in the 400 meters. As a senior, he served as a team captain, earned the Connie S. Maniatty Award as Columbia's Most Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete and earned NCAA Division I All-America honors for indoor and outdoor track & field.

"I'm looking forward to working under Will," Hurtault said. "We've worked with successful programs together in the past and I think we will be able to bring that to NYU. I'm looking forward to utilizing my sprinting expertise to supplement what Will does so well on the distance side."

A native of Aberdeen, NJ, Hurtault lives in New York City.