Feb. 19, 2008

Men's Track and Field Athletes of the Week

Brandon Bethke, Wisconsin
So., Lake Forest, Calif. / El Toro
Over the weekend, Bethke set a new indoor school record in the 3,000 meters when he crossed the finish line third at the Husky Classic hosted by Washington.  His NCAA automatic time of 7:51.54 is a new personal-best by nearly 11 seconds and currently ranks third nationally.  The sophomore broke the old UW record of 7:51.69 set by former NCAA champion Chris Solinsky in 2007.  Bethke takes home his first career weekly accolade.

Last WIS Track Athlete of the Week: Jack Bolas (2/12/08)

Jonathan Pullum, Purdue
So., Converse, Ind. / Oak Hill
Pullum extended his conference-best toss in the weight throw on Friday, placing second at the Iowa State Classic.  His mark of 69-04 (21.13m) is a career-best and ranks third in the annals of Purdue history.  This is Pullum's third career weekly honor.

Last PUR Field Athlete of the Week: Chris Thoman (1/29/08)