April 1, 2008
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
LaNeisha Waller, Illinois
Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa / Washington
Waller brought home first-place honors in the 100-meter hurdles posting an NCAA Regional qualifying time of 13.45. The senior also qualified in the 400-meter relay running the second leg and guiding the quartet to a time of 45.57. In the field, Waller posted a long jump of 19-11.50 (6.08), also sending her to regionals. The Cedar Rapids Iowa, native picks up her first career weekly accolade.
Last ILL Track Athlete of the Week: Carlene Robinson (5/1/07)
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Meagan Halliwill, Michigan State
Sr., Charlotte, Mich. / Charlotte
In her first outdoor competition of the season, Halliwill launched the hammer throw a distance of 178-10 (54.54) to claim the event at the Raleigh Relays. The senior's mark exceeded the regional qualifying standard of 54.15 meters. Halliwill is honored with her first career weekly laurel.
Last MSU Field Athlete of the Week: Erica Bailey (4/24/07)
