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Adejokun, Ruiz, Taylor earn American Track and Field Athlete of the Week
3/22/2022 1:35:00 PM | Track and Field
Three Cougars tab first outdoor American awards
HOUSTON – Priscilla Adejokun, Antonio Ruiz and Naomi Taylor were named American Track and Field Athletes of the Week, the conference announced Monday.Â
Priscilla Adejokun carried over strong momentum from the indoor season into the hammer throw at the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Adejokun covered 64.41m (211-4.0) on the fourth attempt of six to claim the win with the best mark in the conference and eighth-best throw thus far nationally as of March 22
Antonio Ruiz turned in a strong showing in his season debut in the pole vault for Houston at the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Ruiz was the runner-up with a clearance of 5.21m (17-1.0) to pace the conference and rank fifth in the NCAA as of March 22.
Naomi Taylor opened the outdoor slate in a familiar position, first place, in the 100-meter hurdles during the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Taylor turned in a winning time of 13.41 to rank first in the conference and 14th in the NCAA as of March 22.
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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Priscilla Adejokun carried over strong momentum from the indoor season into the hammer throw at the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Adejokun covered 64.41m (211-4.0) on the fourth attempt of six to claim the win with the best mark in the conference and eighth-best throw thus far nationally as of March 22
Antonio Ruiz turned in a strong showing in his season debut in the pole vault for Houston at the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Ruiz was the runner-up with a clearance of 5.21m (17-1.0) to pace the conference and rank fifth in the NCAA as of March 22.
Naomi Taylor opened the outdoor slate in a familiar position, first place, in the 100-meter hurdles during the Houston Spring Break Invitational on March 17. Taylor turned in a winning time of 13.41 to rank first in the conference and 14th in the NCAA as of March 22.
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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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