Feb. 26, 2008

Men's Track Athlete of the Week

Ibrahim Kabia, Minnesota
Jr., Brooklyn Center, Minn. / Champlin Park
Kabia blazed the straightaway at the Snowshoe Open clocking a 6.73 in the 60-meter dash.  The junior's time marks a season-best and hit the NCAA provisional qualifying standard.  Kabia is honored with his second all-time weekly accolade.

Last MINN Track Athlete of the Week:  Ibrahim Kabia (2/20/07) 

Men's Field Athlete of the Week

Lenny Jatsek, Ohio State
Sr., Walton Hills, Ohio / Trinity
In his final tune-up before the Big Ten Championships, Jatsek claimed the weight throw event in an NCAA automatic qualifying mark of 69-9.75 (21.50).  His toss is tops in the Big Ten this season, and stands as fourth-best in school history.  The Buckeye senior takes home his third career weekly laurel. 

Last OSU Field Athlete of the Week:  Lenny Jatsek (2/12/08)