OU's Katona and Hartman Earn Weekly Indoor Track and Field Awards

12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM

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ELMHURST, Ill. - Oakland's Alex Katona and Katelynne Hartman were named The Summit League's Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for their performances Dec. 13-19

MEN'S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Alex Katona, Oakland
So./Waterford, Mich./Waterford Kettering
Katona collects his first career Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honor after winning the 800- meter run at the GVSU Holiday Open, his second-straight win in the 800 meters in as many meets. The sophomore won the event with a league-best time of 1:56.22, which ranks 34^th in the nation. He was also a part of the Golden Grizzlies 4x400 relay team which posted a time 3:24.80, the second-best league time this season.

Previous winners: Dec. 6 - Jared Vlastuin, South Dakota State; Dec. 13 - Casey Orgon, North Dakota State.

WOMEN'S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Katelynne Hartman, Oakland
So., Fortville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern
Hartman garners her first career Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week award after setting a school record and second-place finish in the shot put with a mark of 41'11.5" (12.79m) at the GVSU Holiday Open. Her mark ranks in the league's top 10 for the season. She also competed in the weight throw with a distance of 40'11.75" (12.49m).

Previous winners: Dec. 6 - Brooke Garner, South Dakota State; Dec. 13 - Lora Shearer, South Dakota State.

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