Indiana Tech Sweeps First Men's Outdoor Awards
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its first Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week Awards of the season, presented by Tarkett Sports Construction. Student-athletes are nominated by their host institutions and selected via a vote by the conference's sports information directors.
This week, Indiana Tech swept the honors following a dominant showing at the Blizzard Buster meet hosted by Miami University (Ohio).
Track Athlete of the Week
Daiveon Gayle-Woodley, Indiana Tech (Fr.)
Freshman Daiveon Gayle-Woodley made a massive statement in his outdoor debut. Competing in a field of 13 runners at the Blizzard Buster, Gayle-Woodley took first place in the 400m dash with a blistering time of 47.15. The performance earned him an NAIA "A" Standard mark, safely punching his ticket to the national championships early in the season.
Field Athlete of the Week
Jayden Packer, Indiana Tech (So.)
Sophomore Jayden Packer continues his momentum from the indoor season by claiming the Field Athlete of the Week award. Packer secured an individual victory in the Pole Vault at the Blizzard Buster, clearing a height of 4.85m. His winning mark earned him an NAIA "B" Standard qualification.
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Athlete of the Week Archive
| Date | Track | Field |
| 3/23 | Daiveon Gayle-Woodley, Indiana Tech | Jayden Packer, Indiana Tech |