OVC Male Track Athlete of the Week
Adam Swanson, Sr., Carpentersville, Ill., Eastern Illinois
- Ran a 4:03.59 Mile at the Notre Dame Meyo Invite.
- The time tops the OVC leaderboard in the event.
- The result was good for ninth in a very competitive field.
Others Nominated: Spencer Cardinal, Little Rock; Terrico Garrett, Southeast Missouri; Roland Prenzler, SIUE; Chadwick Stewart, UT Martin; Jaiden Young, Western Illinois.
OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week
Breanna Miles, Sr., Memphis, Tenn., Southeast Missouri
- Earned two first place finishes at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- Set the SEMO and meet record in the 200m in a time of 23.92.
- The time ranks first in the OVC and 99th in the NCAA.
- Was a member of the 4x400m that broke the meet record in a time of 3:46.46.
- The unit holds the top time in the OVC.
Others Nominated: Kyla Lochtefeld, Little Rock; Kaylee Allen, SIUE; Maleigha Huston, Western Illinois
CO-OVC Male Field Athlete of the Week
Parker Feuerborn, Gr., St. Michael, Minn., Southeast Missouri
- Placed first out of 70 competitors in the Weight Throw at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- The distance of 22.85m (74’11.75”) broke the SEMO record, meet record, and facility record.
- The throw is ranked 5th in the NCAA, and 1st in the OVC.
Arnie Grunert, So., Mokena, Ill., Western Illinois
- Secured a first-place finish in the Pole Vault at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- Reached a height of 17-00.75 to top all competitors.
- Set the WIU record and is the new top mark in the OVC.
Other Nominated: None
OVC Female Field Athlete of the Week
Aliyah Adams, So., Wentzville, Mo., Western Illinois
- Topped the podium in two events at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- Out jumped 32 competitors with a distance of 19’02.75” in the Long Jump.
- The mark ranks 58th in the nation and 1st in the OVC.
- Set a personal record in the Triple Jump reaching 40’05.5”.
Others Nominated: Ludovica Polini, Little Rock; Clara Billing, Southeast Missouri
OVC Male Freshman of the Week
Jaiden Young, Fr., Tampa, Fla., Western Illinois
- Placed second out of 45 runners in the 400m at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- Crossed the tape at 48.36.
- The time tops the OVC and is the third fastest in WIU history.
- Finished 10th in a field of 57 with a time of 22.11 in the 200m.
Others Nominated: Joseph Stoddard, Eastern Illinois
OVC Female Freshman of the Week
Brooklyn Bender, Fr., Marshall, Ill., Southeast Missouri
- Placed fourth in the 5000m at the PNC Bellarmine Classic.
- Finished in a time of 18:17.05 in the field of 17.
- The result ranks fifth in the OVC this season.
Other Nominated: None
PREVIOUS WINNERS
OVC Male Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 13 – Cameron Jackson, Little Rock
Jan. 17 – Adam Swanson, Eastern Illinois
Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock
Jan. 24 – Adam Swanson, Eastern Illinois
Jan. 31 – Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock
Terrico Garrett, Southeast Missouri
Feb. 7 – Adam Swanson, Eastern Illinois
OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 13 – Landri Schrier, Little Rock
Jan. 17 – Taylor Fox, Southeast Missouri
Jan. 24 – Taylor Fox, Southeast Missouri
Laikin Tarlton, Morehead State
Jan. 31 – Taylor Fox, Southeast Missouri
Feb. 7 – Breanna Miles, Southeast Missouri
OVC Male Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 13 - Parker Feuerborn, Southeast Missouri
Jan. 17 - Parker Feuerborn, Southeast Missouri
Jan. 23 – Grant Milbrath, SIUE
Jan. 31 – Matthew Fox, Little Rock
Luke Hatfield Jackson, Southeast Missouri
Feb. 7 – Parker Feuerborn, Southeast Missouri
Arnie Grunert, Western Illinois
OVC Female Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 13 – Aliyah Adams, Western Illinois
Jan. 17 – Aaliyah Mathis, Little Rock
Jan. 23 – Alexis Hutchins, SIUE
Jan. 31 – Alexia Washington, Little Rock
Feb. 7 – Aliyah Adams, Western Illinois
OVC Male Freshman of the Week
Dec. 13 – Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock
Jan. 17 – Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock
Jan. 23 – Billy Bailey, Eastern Illinois
Jan. 31 – Matthew Tyeskie, Little Rock
Feb. 7 – Jaiden Young, Western Illinois
OVC Female Freshman of the Week
Dec. 13 – Layloni Watson, Little Rock
Brianna Dixion, Southeast Missouri
Jan. 17 – Alexia Washington, Little Rock
Jan. 23 – Taylor Allen, Morehead State
Jan. 31 – Alexia Washington, Little Rock
Feb. 6 – Brooklyn Bender, Southeast Missouri