May 2, 2012
Track Athlete of the Week
Jillian Smith, Michigan
So. – Manahawkin, N.J. – Southern Regional
- Ran a personal-best time in the 1,500-meter run (4:13.94) at the Payton Jordan Invitational over the weekend, recording a top-10 finish
- Her effort ranks first in the conference and sixth in the nation this season
- Earns her first outdoor track weekly award of the season and the second of her career
- Last Michigan Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Alex Leptich (April 11, 2012)
Field Athlete of the Week
Morgan Wilken, Nebraska
Jr. – Crofton, Neb. - Crofton
- Placed first in the discus (55.95 meters) at the Drake Relays
- Her mark ranks first in the Big Ten and fifth nationally
- Earns her first Big Ten weekly award
- Last Nebraska Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: N/A
