IRVING, Texas - Riley Chamberlain earned Big 12 Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Week honors after her record-breaking performance in the David Hemery Valentine Invitational, the conference announced Wednesday.
Chamberlain received the recognition after posting the NCAA’s fastest indoor mile time this season, running 4:20.61 and surpassing the previous record by 2.85 seconds. In her season-opening mile, she also shaved 5.58 seconds off her own school record. The senior placed second overall behind New Balance professional Elle St. Pierre.
This marks the Loomis, Calif. product’s third Big 12 weekly award and her first this season. It is the second time this indoor season that the Cougars have earned the honor, joining Jane Hedengren, who was recognized Feb. 4.
To view the full release, visit the Big 12 website.