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ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference is celebrating its 110th class of recipients who earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor from their respective institutions during the 2023-24 academic year. Established in 1915, the Big Ten Medal of Honor is the conference’s most prestigious award. It was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on athletics. The Big Ten Medal of Honor is awarded to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating class of each member institution who has demonstrated excellence on and off the field throughout their collegiate career. This year’s class comprised student-athletes from 17 sports. Big Ten schools currently feature more than 9,800 student-athletes, but only 28 earn the award on an annual basis. Since the Big Ten Medal of Honor was first presented more than a century ago, just over 1,650 student-athletes have earned this unique distinction. Those names are on display at the Big Ten Office in Rosemont. Below is a listing of this year’s recipients: 2024 Big Ten Medal of Honor Class Illinois Kendall Bostic, Basketball Isaiah Williams, Football Indiana Anne Fowler, Diving Joey Maher, Soccer Iowa Samantha Cary, Soccer Gratt Reed, Track &amp; Field Maryland Emily Sterling, Lacrosse Ajax Zappitello, Lacrosse Michigan Gabby Wilson, Gymnastics Blake Corum, Football Michigan State Justina Gaynor, Soccer Jack Frank, Baseball Minnesota Gianna Gerdes, Gymnastics Isaiah Salazar, Wrestling Nebraska Billie Andrews, Softball Ethan Piper, Football Northwestern Izzy Scane, Lacrosse Boo Buie, Basketball Ohio State Amy Fulmer, Swimming Lyle Yost, Diving Penn State Cori Dyke, Soccer TJ Malone, Lacrosse Purdue Maddie Schermerhorn, Volleyball Mason Gillis, Basketball Rutgers Cassidy Spilis, Lacrosse Shane Knobloch, Lacrosse Wisconsin Emma Jaskaniec, Soccer Cameron Huss, Golf School Releases: <a href="https://fightingillini.com/news/2024/4/22/general-fighting-illini-athletics-celebrated-at-the-2024-oskees.aspx" target="_self">Illinois</a> <a href="https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2024/5/8/general-holmes-stone-highlight-award-winners-at-iu-athletics-night-to-shine-annual-banquet" target="_self">Indiana</a> <a href="https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2024/05/10/award-winners-announced-at-ui-athletics-senior-student-athlete-reception-3/" target="_self">Iowa</a> <a href="https://umterps.com/news/2024/5/8/terrapin-athletics-sterling-zappitello-awarded-marylands-2024-big-ten-medal-of-honor.aspx#:~:text=COLLEGE%20PARK%2C%20MD%20%2D%2D%20Maryland,of%20Honor%20recipients%20on%20Wednesday." target="_self">Maryland</a> <a href="https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/4/23/general-wilson-corum-named-michigans-big-ten-medal-of-honor-recipients" target="_self">Michigan</a> <a href="https://msuspartans.com/news/2024/6/20/baseball-michigan-state-athletics-announces-2024-all-sports-award-winners.aspx" target="_self">Michigan State</a> <a href="https://gophersports.com/news/2024/5/6/athletics-gerdes-salazar-recipients-of-big-ten-medal-of-honor" target="_self">Minnesota</a> <a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/04/29/andrews-piper-take-top-honors-at-a-night-at-the-lied" target="_self">Nebraska</a> <a href="https://nusports.com/news/2024/6/28/womens-lacrosse-buie-and-scane-honored-as-big-ten-medal-of-honor-recipients" target="_self">Northwestern</a> <a href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2024/4/15/general-student-athletes-recognized-with-academic-awards" target="_self">Ohio State</a> <a href="https://gopsusports.com/news/2024/6/18/general-malone-dyke-tabbed-as-penn-states-big-ten-medal-of-honor-recipients.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20Penn%20State%20Nittany%20Lion%20student,the%202023%2D24%20academic%20year." target="_self">Penn State</a> <a href="https://purduesports.com/" target="_self">Purdue</a> <a href="https://scarletknights.com/news/2024/7/2/mens-lacrosse-knobloch-and-spillis-named-2024-big-ten-medal-of-honor-recipients.aspx" target="_self">Rutgers</a> <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2024/4/30/general-news-huss-jaskaniec-named-big-ten-medal-of-honor-recipients.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%94%20Members%20of%20the%20Badgers'%20Class,Big%20Ten%20Medal%20of%20Honor." target="_self">Wisconsin</a>

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Big Ten Recognizes 110th Medal of Honor Class

Today, the NCAA and the five autonomy conferences released a joint statement on the agreement of settlement terms.“The five autonomy conferences and the NCAA agreeing to settlement terms is an important step in the continuing reform of college sports that will provide benefits to student-athletes and provide clarity in college athletics across all divisions for years to come. This settlement is also a roadmap for college sports leaders and Congress to ensure this uniquely American institution can continue to provide unmatched opportunity for millions of students. All of Division I made today’s progress possible, and we all have work to do to implement the terms of the agreement as the legal process continues.&nbsp;We look forward to working with our various student-athlete leadership groups to write the next chapter of college sports.”– Joint Statement from NCAA President Charlie Baker, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D., Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

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NCAA and Autonomy Conferences Agree on Settlement

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Penn State graduate student Cheickna Traore, Illinois senior Tyler Sudduth, Penn State junior Florence Caron, Michigan junior Savannah Sutherland, and Rutgers junior Chloe Timberg have received Big Ten Weekly Honors for outdoor track and field competitions during the week of April 10-16, 2024.Men’s Track Athlete of the WeekCheickna Traore, Penn StateGraduate – Sprinter – Linden, N.J. – Major: Master’s Certificate in Leading in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<ul><li>Finished second in the 200M at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational hosted by the University of Florida</li><li>Posted a time of 20.25, just 0.02 seconds off his school record time</li><li>Recorded the second fastest time in the Big Ten this season</li></ul>Men’s Field Athlete of the WeekTyler Sudduth, IllinoisSenior – Thrower – Richton Park, Ill.<ul><li>Won the shot put at the Gary Wieneke Memorial, hosted by the University of Illinois, with a throw of 19.85M, second best in program history</li><li>Recorded the best throw in the Big Ten and sixth best in the nation this season</li><li>Finished third in the hammer throw with a distance of 60.90M, sixth best in program history</li></ul>Women’s Track Co-Athlete of the WeekFlorence Caron, Penn StateJunior – Distance – La Malbaie, Quebec – Major: Linguistics<ul><li>Broke Penn State’s 46-year-old 5K record at the Bryan Clay Invitational, hosted by Azusa Pacific University, with a time of 15:32.22</li><li>Sliced 0.3 seconds from Kathy Mills’ 1978 mark, breaking the oldest standing school record</li><li>Posted the fastest time in the Big Ten this season by nearly seven seconds</li></ul>Women’s Track Co-Athlete of the WeekSavannah Sutherland, MichiganJunior – Sprints/Hurdles – Borden, Saskatchewan – Major: Biology, Health, and Society<ul><li>Won the 400M hurdles at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational with a time of 54.86</li><li>Recorded the best time in the NCAA and in the world</li></ul>Women’s Field Athlete of the WeekChloe Timberg, RutgersJunior – Thrower – Doylestown, Pa. – Major: Exercise Science<ul><li>Broke the program record with a pole vault of 4.56M (14-11.5) at the Larry Ellis Invitational, hosted by Princeton University</li><li>Jumped to the top of the NCAA leaderboard by 2.5 inches and the Big Ten leaderboard by 7.5 inches</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Outdoor Track &amp; Field Athletes of the WeekMarch 20Men’s Track: Kalen Walker, IOWAMen’s Field: Cody Johnston, ILLMen’s Field: Mike Stein, IOWAWomen’s Track: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAWomen’s Field: Kat Moody, IOWAWomen’s Field: Amaya Ugarte, OSUMarch 28Men’s Track: Yukichi Ishii, PSUMen’s Field: Angelos Mantzouranis, MINNWomen’s Track: Sidney Green, MICHWomen’s Field: Shelby Frank, MINNApril 3Men’s Track: Cheickna Traore, PSUMen’s Field: Cody Johnston, ILLWomen’s Track: Hayley Kitching, PSUWomen’s Field: Bara Sajdokova, ILLApril 10Men’s Track: Devin Augustine, MINNMen’s Field: Charles Godfred, MINNWomen’s Track: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAWomen’s Field: Rhema Otabor, NEBApril 17Men’s Track: Cheickna Traore, PSUMen’s Field: Tyler Sudduth, ILLWomen’s Track: Florence Caron, PSUWomen’s Track: Savannah Sutherland, MICHWomen’s Field: Chloe Timberg, RUT

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Penn State, Illinois, Michigan, Rutgers Earn Weekly Outdoor T&F Honors

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Minnesota junior Devin Augustine and freshman Charles Godfred, Iowa senior Mariel Bruxvoort and Nebraska senior Rhema Otabor have received Big Ten Weekly Honors for outdoor track and field competitions during the week of April 4-10, 2024.Men’s Track Athlete of the WeekDevin Augustine, MinnesotaJunior – Sprinter – Point Fortin, Trinidad &amp; Tobago<ul><li>Set a school record (20.37 seconds) in the 200M at the 44 Farms Team Invitational hosted by Texas A&amp;M</li><li>Clocked the sixth-fastest time in the NCAA this spring, and eclipsed the Gophers school record by seven-tenths of a second</li><li>Won the 100M race in a personal-best 10.08 seconds, the top time by a Big Ten sprinter this season</li></ul>Men’s Field Athlete of the WeekCharles Godfred, MinnesotaFreshman – Jumper – Ukana Mkpa Eyop, Nigeria<ul><li>Broke a 29-year-old school record in the long jump by nearly three inches at the 44 Farms Team Invitational hosted by Texas A&amp;M</li><li>Leaped 8.19M (26-10.5) to place second in the event with the nation’s second-best jump of the season</li><li>Ran a 10.32 in the 100M, the fifth-fastest time in school history</li></ul>Women’s Track Athlete of the WeekMariel Bruxvoort, IowaSenior – Sprint/Hurdles – Grand Rapids, Mich. – South Christian – Accounting<ul><li>Won the 400M hurdles with a 57.68 time at the Jim Click Shootout hosted by the University of Arizona</li><li>Ran the lead leg of the Hawkeyes 4x400M relay team which ran a school record 3:37.92 in the win</li></ul>Women’s Field Athlete of the WeekRhema Otabor, NebraskaSenior – Thrower – Nassau, Bahamas – Actuarial Science<ul><li>Threw an NCAA-leading 191-10 (58.47M) in the javelin at the Jim Click Shootout hosted by the University of Arizona</li><li>Led the Cornhuskers to a Top-4 sweep and won the event during her season debut</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Outdoor Track &amp; Field Athletes of the WeekMarch 20Men’s Track: Kalen Walker, IOWAMen’s Field: Cody Johnston, ILLMen’s Field: Mike Stein, IOWAWomen’s Track: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAWomen’s Field: Kat Moody, IOWAWomen’s Field: Amaya Ugarte, OSUMarch 28Men’s Track: Yukichi Ishii, PSUMen’s Field: Angelos Mantzouranis, MINNWomen’s Track: Sidney Green, MICHWomen’s Field: Shelby Frank, MINNApril 3Men’s Track: Cheickna Traore, PSUMen’s Field: Cody Johnston, ILLWomen’s Track: Hayley Kitching, PSUWomen’s Field: Bara Sajdokova, ILLApril 10Men’s Track: Devin Augustine, MINNMen’s Field: Charles Godfred, MINNWomen’s Track: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAWomen’s Field: Rhema Otabor, NEB

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Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska Earn Weekly Outdoor T&F Honors

Men’s Outdoor Co-Track Athlete of the WeekCheickna Traore, Penn StateGr. – Linden, N.J. – Innovation – Graduate Certificate: Leading in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<ul><li>Won the 200 meter title at the Florida Relays with a new personal best of 20.23</li><li>His time tied a 38-year-old Penn State record set by Miachel Timpson</li><li>Set the Ivorian National record while tying for second in the NCAA</li><li>Set another school record in the 100 meter (10.26) with the fourth fastest time in the Big Ten</li><li>Anchored Penn State’s 4x400 (3:06.80) to help rank them first in the Big Ten and 21st in the NCAA</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Penn State Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Yukichi Ishii (March 28, 2024)</li></ul>Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the WeekCody Johnston, IllinoisFr. – Hobart, Ind. – Hobart – Major:<ul><li>Won the pole vault title at the Florida Relays (5.60 meters)</li><li>His mark ranks third in school history, first in the Big Ten and third in the NCAA</li><li>Earns his second Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week this season</li><li>Last Illinois Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Cody Johnston (March 20, 2024)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the WeekHayley Kitching, PSUSo. – Coffs Harbour, Australia – Coffs Harbour – Major: Division of Undergraduate Studies<ul><li>Won the 800 meter title and set a new school record with a time of 2:01.17</li><li>Her time is currently ranked first in the Big Ten and second in the NCAA</li><li>Competed in the 1500 meter (4:14.75), ranking first in the Big Ten and 11th in the NCAA</li><li>Owns both Penn State’s indoor and outdoor 800 meter school records with sub 2:02 times</li><li>Earns her first career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Penn State Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Rachel Gearing (May 11, 2022)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the WeekBara Sajdokova, IllinoisJr. – Bystrice nad Oliší – Major:<ul><li>Won the high jump title at the Florida Relays with a new school record of 1.90 meters</li><li>Broke Carmel Corbett’s 31-year-old school record set in 1993</li><li>Her mark ranks first in the Big Ten and second in the NCAA</li><li>Earns her first career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Illinois Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Kandie Bloch-Jones (May 6, 2015)</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Indoor Track &amp; Field Athletes of the WeekMarch 20Men’sT: Kalen Walker, IOWAF: Cody Johnston, ILLF: Mike Stein, IOWAWomen’sT: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAF: Kat Moody, IOWAF: Amaya Ugarte, OSUMarch 28Men’sT: Yukichi Ishii, PSUF: Angelos Mantzouranis, MINNWomen’sT: Sidney Green, MICHF: Shelby Frank, MINNApril 3Men’sT: Cheickna Traore, PSUF: Cody Johnston, ILLWomen’sT: Hayley Kitching, PSUF: Bara Sajdokova, ILL

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Illinois and Penn State Capture Weekly Outdoor Track and Field Accolades

Men’s Outdoor Co-Track Athlete of the WeekYukichi Ishii, Penn StateJr. – Yachiyo, Chiba, China – Yachiyo-Shion&nbsp;<ul><li>Won the 800 meter title at the UCF Knights Invite with a time of 1:47.57</li><li>His time ranks first in the Big Ten and second in the NCAA</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Penn State Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Tyler Merkley (April 13, 2022)</li></ul>Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the WeekAngelos Mantzouranis, MinnesotaFr. – Athens, Greece – Athens – Major: Undeclared<ul><li>Won the hammer throw title at the Clyde Hart Classic with a mark of 73.85 meters</li><li>His throw set a new stadium record, ranking him second in the NCAA and first in the Big Ten</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Minnesota Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Kostas Zaltos (May 3, 2023)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the WeekSidney Green, MichiganFr. – Allen, Texas – Allen – Major: Undeclared<ul><li>Finished fifth in the 400 hurdles (58.48) at the Clyde Hart Classic</li><li>Her time ranks third in the Big Ten, 14th in the NCAA and seventh in Michigan program history</li><li>Earns her first career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Michigan Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Savannah Sutherland (April 5, 2023)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the WeekShelby Frank, MinnesotaSr. – Grand Forks, N.D. – Red River – Major: Health Sciences<ul><li>Won the discus title with a new school record at the Clyde Hart Classic with a mark of 59.69 meters</li><li>Her record throw is ranked second in the nation this season and first in the Big Ten</li><li>Also competed in the hammer throw, with a personal best mark of 62.78 meters</li><li>Her mark is sixth in school history and 13th in the country</li><li>Frank is the only athlete in the country to be ranked in the top 13 in both discus and hammer throw</li><li>Earns her third career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Minnesota Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Nyalaam Jok (May 11, 2022)</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Indoor Track &amp; Field Athletes of the WeekMarch 20Men’sT: Kalen Walker, IOWAF: Cody Johnston, ILLF: Mike Stein, IOWAWomen’sT: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAF: Kat Moody, IOWAF: Amaya Ugarte, OSUMarch 28Men’sT: Yukichi Ishii, PSUF: Angelos Mantzouranis, MINNWomen’sT: Sidney Green, MICHF: Shelby Frank, MINN

Michigan, Minnesota and Penn State Win Weekly Outdoor Track & Field Accolades

Men’s Outdoor Co-Track Athlete of the WeekKalen Walker, IowaSr. – Eddyville, Iowa – Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – Major: Sport and Recreation<ul><li>Won the 100 meter dash with a 10.09 to take home the event title at the USF Alumni Invite</li><li>His time set a new Iowa program record and ranks first in the Big Ten</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Iowa Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Julien Gillum (May 3, 2023)</li></ul>Men’s Outdoor Co-Field Athlete of the WeekCody Johnston, IllinoisFr. – Hobart, Ind. – Hobart – Major: Community Health<ul><li>Won the pole vault at the Hurricane Invitational</li><li>His mark of 5.50m ranks fourth in school history, first in the Big Ten and third in the nation</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Illinois Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Manning Plater (April 14, 2021)</li></ul>Men’s Outdoor Co-Field Athlete of the WeekMike Stein, IowaSo. – Milford, Iowa – Spirit Lake – Major: Open<ul><li>Won the javelin title and broke his own school record at the USF Alumni Invite with a throw of 79.26 meters</li><li>Threw 75 meters or more on three of his six throws</li><li>He ranks first in the Big Ten and second in the NCAA</li><li>Earns his first career Big Ten Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Iowa Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Reno Tuufuli (April 17, 2019)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the WeekMariel Bruxvoort, IowaSr. – Grand Rapids, Mich. – South Christian – Major: Accounting<ul><li>Won the 400 hurdles event at the USF Alumni Invite</li><li>Running a time of 57.49, she ranks first in the Big Ten and third in the NCAA</li><li>Bruxvoort also ran the lead leg of the 4x400 that finish third (3:39.57)</li><li>Earns her first career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Iowa Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Lia Love (March 22, 2023)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Co-Field Athlete of the WeekKat Moody, IowaFr. – Jamestown, N.D. – Jamestown – Major: Political Science<ul><li>Won the shot put title at the USF Alumni Invite with a throw of 16.83 meters</li><li>Her mark ranks fourth in the Big Ten and seventh in the NCAA</li><li>Moody also placed fourth in the discus (54.01m), standing fifth in the Big Ten</li><li>Earns her second career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Iowa Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Kat Moody (March 22, 2023)</li></ul>Women’s Outdoor Co-Field Athlete of the WeekAmaya Ugarte, Ohio StateSr. – Winter Graden, Fla. – Windermere – Major: Human Development &amp; Family Science<ul><li>Broke the Ohio State outdoor high jump record and won the event by clearing a personal best 1.85 meters at the USF Alumni Invite</li><li>Her mark is ranked first in the Big Ten and second in the NCAA</li><li>Earns her first career Big Ten Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week</li><li>Last Ohio State Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Jaimie Robinson (May 4, 2022)</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Indoor Track &amp; Field Athletes of the WeekMarch 20Men’sT: Kalen Walker, IOWAF: Cody Johnston, ILLF: Mike Stein, IOWAWomen’sT: Mariel Bruxvoort, IOWAF: Kat Moody, IOWAF: Amaya Ugarte, OSU

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Iowa, Illinois and Ohio State Take Home Outdoor Track & Field Honors

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the 2024 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field postseason individual award recipients on Thursday, as selected by the conference’s head coaches.Penn State’s Cheickna Traore was named Men’s Track Athlete of the Year, while Nebraska’s Till Steinforth was voted for Field Athlete of the Year and Ohio State’s Braxton Brann was named Freshman of the Year.Penn State’s Hayley Kitching was selected as the Women’s Track Athlete of the Year, while Rutgers’ Chloe Timberg was selected as the Field Athlete of the Year and Minnesota’s Anthonett Nabwe was named Freshman of the Year.Traore claimed first-team All-America in the 60-meter dash and 200-meter dash at the 2024 NCAA Division l Indoor Track and Field Championships and was named the Big Ten Track Athlete of the Championships earlier this month. Steinforth placed seventh in the long jump (7.874 meters) and third in the heptathlon (6140) at the NCAA meet and earned two first-team All-America citation. Brann earned the Freshman of the Year title after strong performances in the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships, where he placed second in the 200 meter (20.69) and 60 meter hurdles (7.71).Kitching claimed first-team All-America honors with a fourth place finish in the 800 meter run (2:02.16) at the NCAA Indoor Championships along with winning the Big Ten Track Athlete of the Championships weeks prior. Timberg earned a third place finish at the NCAA championships in the pole vault (4.45 meters) to earn a first-team All-America title as well as winning the Big Ten Field Athlete of the Championships award. Nabwe finished 16th overall in the weight throw (20.08 meters) at the NCAA Indoor Championships, earning a second-team All-American finish.Earlier this month, <a href="/mitf/article/blt310adb5e3b1197bf/" target="_self">the Big Ten announced the award recipients</a> for Track Athlete of the Championships, Field Athlete of the Championships and Coach of the Year, as well as the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honorees.&nbsp;Men’s Indoor Track &amp; Field HonoreesTrack Athlete of the YearCheickna Traore, PSUField Athlete of the YearTill Steinforth, NEBFreshman of the Year&nbsp;Braxton Brann, OSUWomen’s Indoor Track &amp; Field HonoreesTrack Athlete of the YearHayley Kitching, PSUField Athlete of the YearChloe Timberg, RUFreshman of the Year&nbsp;Anthonett Nabwe, MINNUnanimous selection in ALL CAPS&nbsp;

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