CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its Indoor Track & Field Performers of the Week on Tuesday, recognizing six standout efforts from five different programs. Florida State led the way with a pair of selections following a strong weekend of competition across the league.
ACC Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Jamir Brown, Syracuse, So. (Riverside, N.J.)
- Recorded a personal record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Nittany Lion Challenge, clocking a time of 7.63 seconds.
- His time currently leads the ACC and ranks fifth nationally.
- Won the event by nearly 0.3 seconds over the field.
ACC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Jeremiah Nubbe, Virginia, Sr. (Yelm, Washington)
- Posted a weight throw mark of 23.24 meters (76-3) to win the Virginia Tech Invitational.
- The mark leads the ACC and ranks fourth nationally.
ACC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Freshman of the Week
Sam Novak, California, Fr. (Paradise Valley, Ariz.)
- Won the pole vault at the Spokane Sports Showcase with a mark of 5.25 meters (17-2.75).
- Became the first freshman in Cal history to surpass 17 feet indoors.
- His mark ranks fourth overall in the ACC and third nationally among freshmen.
- His mark is now tied for sixth-best in program history.
ACC Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Shenese Walker, Florida State, Sr. (Saint Thomas, Jamaica)
- Opened her season by winning the 200-meter dash at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational.
- Her time of 23.15 set a new personal best, facility record and fifth-best time in Florida State history.
- She now ranks third in the nation and first in the ACC.
ACC Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Ashley Callahan, Louisville, R-Sr. (San Diego, Calif.)
- Won the Bellarmine Open with a pole vault mark of 4.48 meters (14-8.25).
- Her mark leads both the ACC and the NCAA this season.
- She also shattered the Louisville and meet pole vault records.
ACC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Freshman of the Week
Nafy Thiam, Florida State, Fr. (Wavre, Belgium)
- Finished second in the weight throw at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational with a mark of 16.62 meters.
- Set the Belgium U20 record in the event, while also ranking second in program history.
- Her mark currently leads the ACC and ranks 12th nationally.
ACC Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 9 – Gary Martin, Virginia
Jan. 13 – Grant Holliday, Clemson
Jan. 20 – Jamir Brown, Syracuse
ACC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 9 – Maddox Hamm, Virginia Tech
Jan. 13 – Miller Jones, Louisville
Jan. 20 – Jeremiah Nubbe, Virginia
ACC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Freshman of the Week
Dec. 9 – Elsingi Kipruto, Louisville
Jan. 13 – Brayden Tidwell, Clemson
Jan. 20 – Sam Novak, California
ACC Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 9 – Vera Sjöberg, North Carolina
Jan. 13 – Gladys Chepngetich, Clemson
Jan. 20 – Shenese Walker, Florida State
ACC Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 9 – Alba Cuns Iglesias, Louisville
Jan. 13 – Shantae Foreman, Clemson
Jan. 20 – Ashley Callahan, Louisville
ACC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Freshman of the Week
Dec. 9 – Kimeka Smith, Clemson
Jan. 13 – Kimeka Smith, Clemson
Jan. 20 – Nafy Thiam, Florida State