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Adria Navajon the conference Field Athlete of the Week after his heptathlon victory at the Ralph Lindeman Invitational in Colorado.
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The reigning AAC indoor heptathlon champion recorded the top marks in the 60 meters (6.97; PB), long jump (7.35m/24'1.5"), high jump (2.01m/6'7") and 60-meter hurdles (8.09), and his conference-leading 5,587 points is currently the fifth-best heptathlon score in the nation.
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The Barcelona, Spain native also threw a personal-best 11.40m/37'5" in the shot put, cleared 4.40m/14'5.25" in the pole vault and ran the second-fastest 1,000 meters in 2:54.13.
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Wichita State hosts the Herm Wilson Invitational Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28 at the Heskett Center. Fans can find all home meet information
here.
Men's Track Athlete of the Week
Scott Beattie, Sr., Tulsa
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Men's Field Athlete of the Week
Adria Navajon, So., Wichita State
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Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Kiah Williams, So., UCF
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Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Alyssa Morello, So., Memphis
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