Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raiders Compile 14 All-America Awards
March 15, 2021 | Track and Field
Twelve Red Raiders earn All-America status following NCAA Indoor Championships.
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced this week its official list of All-Americans for the 2021 indoor season. Twelve Red Raiders earned distinction, with a pair – Ruth Usoro and Jalen Seals – being named two-time All-Americans.
Texas Tech saw All-Americans honored in six men's events and four women's events, including an event in which no Red Raiders have ever competed at a national meet: the distance medley relay.
Men
Sven Cepus, DMR – Second Team
Takieddine Hedeilli, 800m – First Team
Owen Likins*, DMR – Second Team
Gabe Oladipo, Weight Throw – Second Team
Jack Scarborough*, High Jump – Second Team
Jalen Seals*, Long Jump – First Team
Jalen Seals*, Triple Jump – Second Team
Paul Sherrill*, DMR – Second Team
Chancellor Stephenson*, DMR – Second Team
Marco Vilca*, 800m – Second Team
Women
Kayli Johnson*, Shot Put – First Team
Monae' Nichols*, Long Jump – First Team
Ruth Usoro, Long Jump – First Team
Ruth Usoro, Triple Jump – National Champion
Seasons Usual*, Weight Throw – Second Team
An asterisk (*) designates first-time All-Americans.
Texas Tech saw All-Americans honored in six men's events and four women's events, including an event in which no Red Raiders have ever competed at a national meet: the distance medley relay.
Men
Sven Cepus, DMR – Second Team
Takieddine Hedeilli, 800m – First Team
Owen Likins*, DMR – Second Team
Gabe Oladipo, Weight Throw – Second Team
Jack Scarborough*, High Jump – Second Team
Jalen Seals*, Long Jump – First Team
Jalen Seals*, Triple Jump – Second Team
Paul Sherrill*, DMR – Second Team
Chancellor Stephenson*, DMR – Second Team
Marco Vilca*, 800m – Second Team
Women
Kayli Johnson*, Shot Put – First Team
Monae' Nichols*, Long Jump – First Team
Ruth Usoro, Long Jump – First Team
Ruth Usoro, Triple Jump – National Champion
Seasons Usual*, Weight Throw – Second Team
An asterisk (*) designates first-time All-Americans.
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