Friday, March 11
Birmingham, AL
University of Houston
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NCAA Indoor Championships
Trio of Cougars earn All-American honors at NCAA Championships
3/12/2022 9:04:00 PM | Track and Field
Sampy, Tuilefano, Adejokun all earned second All-American honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Christyan Sampy, Nu'uausala Tuilefano and Priscilla Adejokun finished their NCAA Championship experience with All-American honors.
On the first day of competition, Adejokun finished 12th with a throw of 21.65m (71-0.5) to earn All-America second team while Sampy finished 13th in the country by clearing a top mark of 5.35m (17-6.5) in the pole vault and became a second-team All-American.
Tuilefano placed 15th in the women's shot put, earning All-America second team with a throw of 15.65m (51-4.25) on Saturday evening.
It was all three athletes first All-American honors in their collegiate careers and the second-straight year the Houston track and field team has sent athletes to the Indoor NCAA Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars turn their attention to the Track and Field Outdoor season which kicks off with the Houston Spring Break Invitational at the Carl Lewis International Complex.
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)
On the first day of competition, Adejokun finished 12th with a throw of 21.65m (71-0.5) to earn All-America second team while Sampy finished 13th in the country by clearing a top mark of 5.35m (17-6.5) in the pole vault and became a second-team All-American.
Tuilefano placed 15th in the women's shot put, earning All-America second team with a throw of 15.65m (51-4.25) on Saturday evening.
It was all three athletes first All-American honors in their collegiate careers and the second-straight year the Houston track and field team has sent athletes to the Indoor NCAA Championships.
UP NEXT
The Cougars turn their attention to the Track and Field Outdoor season which kicks off with the Houston Spring Break Invitational at the Carl Lewis International Complex.
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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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