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Adejokun, Gilmore named American Athletes of the Week
2/8/2022 1:21:00 PM | Track and Field
Following their performances at the Charlie Thomas Invite Adejokun and Gilmore tab awards
HOUSTON – Following their performances at the Charlie Thomas Invite, Priscilla Adejokun and Christian Gilmore earned American Athlete of the Week awards, the conference announced Tuesday.Â
Adejokun extended a dominant start this season in the weight throw with a third straight win for Houston during the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Feb. 4. Adejokun unleashed a second throw that covered 22.09m (72-5.75) and ultimately outpaced the finals flight for the victory. Adejokun owned the top throw in The American and ranked seventh nationally as of Feb. 8.
Gilmore blazed to an 800-meter victory representing Houston at the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Feb. 4 in College Station. Gilmore threw down the fastest 800-meter time in The American this season as of Feb. 8 and crossed the finish line in 1:52.11 to claim first place in the event.
TICKETS AND PARKING FOR UH TRACK AND FIELD
Tickets for University of Houston home collegiate track meets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are available for $10 and children tickets for $5. Spectator parking can be found in 16B and 16D for $10. Please follow marked signage to find the pedestrian path around the construction to the front of the Athletics & Alumni Center. A parking map can be found on the Meet Information page. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours for more information.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can follow the #HTownSpeedCity team on all social media channels for in meet and behind the scenes coverage on Instagram and Twitter and "liking" Houston Track and Field on Facebook.
JOIN THE PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
Adejokun extended a dominant start this season in the weight throw with a third straight win for Houston during the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Feb. 4. Adejokun unleashed a second throw that covered 22.09m (72-5.75) and ultimately outpaced the finals flight for the victory. Adejokun owned the top throw in The American and ranked seventh nationally as of Feb. 8.
Gilmore blazed to an 800-meter victory representing Houston at the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Feb. 4 in College Station. Gilmore threw down the fastest 800-meter time in The American this season as of Feb. 8 and crossed the finish line in 1:52.11 to claim first place in the event.
TICKETS AND PARKING FOR UH TRACK AND FIELD
Tickets for University of Houston home collegiate track meets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are available for $10 and children tickets for $5. Spectator parking can be found in 16B and 16D for $10. Please follow marked signage to find the pedestrian path around the construction to the front of the Athletics & Alumni Center. A parking map can be found on the Meet Information page. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours for more information.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can follow the #HTownSpeedCity team on all social media channels for in meet and behind the scenes coverage on Instagram and Twitter and "liking" Houston Track and Field on Facebook.
JOIN THE PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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