Feb. 4, 2013
Track Athlete of the Week
Alena Brooks, Minnesota
Sr. – Diego Martin, Trinidad – Diego Martin Government Secondary
- Placed second overall and first among collegians in the 800-meter run (2:06.24) at the Meyo Invitational
- Her 800-meter time ranks first in the Big Ten and sixth in the NCAA this season
- Recorded a first-place finish in the distance medley relay (11:28.31)
- Earns the first indoor track and field award of her career
- Last Minnesota Indoor Track Athlete of the Week: Heather Dorniden (Jan. 26, 2009)
Field Athlete of the Week
Mara Griva, Nebraska
Sr. – Ventspils, Latvia – Ventspils University College
- Placed first in the long jump (6.21 meters) and second in the triple jump (12.93) at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
- Both marks rank first in the conference, while her triple jump and long jump efforts are eighth and ninth in the nation, respectively, this season
- Earns the first indoor track and field award of her career
- Last Nebraska Indoor Field Athlete of the Week: N/A
