Texas Tech University Athletics
Adeshina named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week
January 23, 2024 | Track and Field
Adeshina currently owns the top-2 heights for Tech
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Freshman high jumper Temitope Adeshina was named the Co-U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week Tuesday afternoon. She shared the weekly national honor with LSU's Michaela Rose.
In just her second meet as a Red Raider, Adeshina became the new high jump record holder with a 1.96m (6-5) clearance – first TTU female athlete to clear the 6-3 mark. The performance tied the No. 3 NCAA all-time mark as she leads the NCAA and world rankings.Sharing co-honors this week for the @USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week award, Temitope ?? pic.twitter.com/JDKT7fjKKF
— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) January 23, 2024
It's the first female since 2021 (Ruth Usoro) to be named the National Athlete of the Week during the indoor season.There she goes!! 1.96m (6-5) as Temitope adds onto her school record and NCAA lead. She also takes the world lead AND ties the No. 3 NCAA mark ?? pic.twitter.com/2yd9ee1uo5
— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) January 20, 2024
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