AMC Women's Indoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week - Week 6
February 12, 2024
St. Louis, Mo. - University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy's Taylor Washington has been selected as the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Women's Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week. She was selected from nominees submitted by each institution based on their performances from Feb. 5-11 and chosen through a vote of Sports Information Directors from around the AMC.
AMC Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the WeekTaylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
So. | Palm Coast, Fla.
- Placed first in a field of 10 athletes in the 60-meter hurdles (9.44) at the Titan Open.
- Currently has the leading time for 60-meter hurdles in the AMC.
- Second AMC Track Athlete of the Week Honor.
Other Notable Performances:
- Tiajhae Nez, Haskell - Recorded a Haskell Indian Nations University school record in 800-meter dash (2:30.66) at the Ichabod Invite.
- Saylor Richardson, William Woods - Recorded a personal record in 200-meter dash (28.21) at the Roger Haynes Invite.
Nominees: Caleigh Huot, Columbia; Tiajhae Nez, Haskell; Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Saylor Richardson, William Woods.
AMC Women's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
So. | Palm Coast, Fla.
- Finished second in a field of 16 athletes in the high jump (1.56m) at the Titan Open.
- Broke her own school-record in high jump.
- Second AMC Field Athlete of the Week Honor.
Other Notable Performances:
- Allison Kenneavy, William Woods - Recorded a personal record in weight throw (12.62) at the Roger Haynes Invite.
Nominees: Jeanette Woehrle, Columbia; Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Allison Kenneavy, William Woods.
Week One (Dec. 11): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Hanna Burch, Health Sciences and Pharmacy.
Week Two (Jan. 15): Mia Reed, Missouri Baptist; Alaina Scott, Missouri Baptist
Week Three (Jan. 22): Angela Ward, Missouri Baptist; Kaylyn Powers, Hannibal-LaGrange
Week Four (Jan. 29): Madalenn Fee, Cottey; Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Week Five (Feb. 5): Distance Medley Relay, Columbia; Kaylyn Powers, Hannibal-LaGrange
Week Six (Feb. 12): Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy; Taylor Washington, Health Sciences and Pharmacy