Nel and Meacham Earn Weekly Awards

The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) has announced its latest Women's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards, 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's honors feature a record-breaking performance in the hammer throw from Cornerstone and a national-caliber distance debut from Indiana Tech.

Track Athlete of the Week

Bronwyn Nel, Indiana Tech

(Fr. - Benoni, South Africa)

Freshman Bronwyn Nel made a splash in her 10k debut at the WashU Distance Carnival on March 27. Competing in a massive field of 55 runners, Nel crossed the finish line in 36:34.86. Her time earned her an NAIA "B" Standard qualification and placed her 21st overall (4th among all NAIA competitors). With this performance, Nel moves into second place all-time on the Indiana Tech 10k list and currently ranks No. 6 in the nation for the event.

Field Athlete of the Week

Claire Meacham, Cornerstone

(Sr. - Montague, Mich.)

Senior Claire Meacham delivered a historic performance at the Marian University meet on March 26. Meacham took first place in the Hammer Throw with a mark of 54.96m, securing an NAIA "A" Standard qualification. The throw was a personal record, a new Cornerstone school record, and officially moved her to the No. 1 ranking in the NAIA for the event this season.

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