IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly indoor track & field awards for the week ending Sunday, January 26.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
Jaylen Washington, So., North Texas
Washington blazed to a program record 6.55 second 60-meter dash. The time is 6th in the NCAA and currently 12th in the world.
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
Jacob Soorus, Gr. Charlotte
Soorus moved to the top of the leaderboard in The American in shotput with a throw of 18.40 meters. The marks is also the 38th best in the NCAA this season.
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Kelly Ufodiama, Fr., East Carolina
Ufodiama continues her impressive freshman season, running a 23.21 second 200 meter dash and 7.27 60 meter dash. Both times are top 15 in the nation.
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Faith Spencer, Jr., East Carolina
Spencer had the second best triple-jump in program history, leaping a distance of 13.03 meters. The mark is the 22nd best in the NCAA this season.
