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Maswanganyi Sprints to Weekly Award
2/14/2023 1:00:00 PM | Track and Field
Sprinter increases conference lead in 60-meter, 200-meter dash races
HOUSTON – For the first time this season Houston track and field's Shaun Maswanganyi took home American Athletic Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week honors after his 60-meter and 200-meter dash performances at Arkansas' Tyson Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Â
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Maswanganyi ran season-bests in the 60 and 200, finishing third overall and sixth overall, respectively. The Olympian ran 6.64 seconds in the 60 and 21.07 in the 200 which leads the conference in both events.
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The junior has ranks 27th in the country in the 60. The 200-meter dash at the Tyson Invitational marked Maswanganyi's first race at that distance this season after solely running a combination of the 60, 1,600-meter relay or competing in the long jump in five different meets this season.
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Maswanganyi ran season-bests in the 60 and 200, finishing third overall and sixth overall, respectively. The Olympian ran 6.64 seconds in the 60 and 21.07 in the 200 which leads the conference in both events.
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The junior has ranks 27th in the country in the 60. The 200-meter dash at the Tyson Invitational marked Maswanganyi's first race at that distance this season after solely running a combination of the 60, 1,600-meter relay or competing in the long jump in five different meets this season.
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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 and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
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Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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