Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sixty-two track and field athletes from GNAC schools have won 75 all-region awards from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

The awards go to the athletes with times or distances that rank in the Top 5 in the region or the top three in a relay.

Nationwide a total of 1,274 athletes received 1,854 USTFCCCA All-Region nods.

Ali Worthen of Seattle Pacific won all-region honors in four events - the women's 100 hurdles, long jump, high jump and heptathlon.

Alaska Anchorage's Susan Tanui and Micah Chelimo won three each - in the women's and men's 1500, 5000 and steeplechase, respectively.

Following is number of all-region award winners for each school. For complete list of the individual winners visit the USTFCCCA web site.

Men (Athletes/Total Awards): Western Washington 8/10; Alaska Anchorage 5/7; Central Washington 6/6; Northwest Nazarene 4/4; Western Oregon 3/3; Seattle Pacific 3/3; Saint Martin's 2/2. Totals: 31/35.

Women (Athletes/Total Awards): Alaska Anchorage 8/12; Western Washington 7/8; Seattle Pacific 5/8; Western Oregon 5/5; MSU Billings 2/3; Central Washington 2/2; Northwest Nazarene 2/2. Totals: 31/40.