PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior javelin thrower Aaron True was named the American Athletic Conference Male Field Athlete of the Week for the week of April 9-16, the league announced Tuesday.
 
For the second time in four weeks Aaron True has garnered Male Field Athlete of the Week honors, he first was honored for his performance at the Herm Wilson Invitational during the week of March 19-26.

All-American True dominated the K.T. Woodman Classic javelin field on April 12, winning the competition with a meet record throw of 72.45m/237-8. The Leroy, Kan., native recorded throws of 69.00m/226-4, 69.31m/227-4, 70.22m/230-4 and his competition best of 72.45m/237-8.
 
He improved his conference leading mark by nearly seven feet, since opening the season on March 23 he has led The American with the top javelin throw. He also improved his national ranking moving up seven spots to No. 5 overall and No. 3 in the NCAA West Regional.
 
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True will compete in the javelin at the 92nd Kansas Relays, he enters as the top seed and will throw Saturday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m.