Krishna Jayasankar of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas track and field team earned Second Team All-American honors after finishing 13th in the shot put at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 14. The event took place at the University of Arkansas’ Randal Tyson Track Center.
Jayasankar, a senior, became the first Indian woman to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. She recorded a throw of 16.54 meters (54 feet, 3.25 inches) on her third attempt, placing ahead of three other competitors in her event.
Carmelita Jeter, head coach of UNLV women’s track and field, said, “We are very proud of Krishna. She has represented UNLV track and field on every level. Not only has she been able to help build our throws program, but she has also shown the women what it means to be a student-athlete. Joining several clubs on campus, donating her time to the community and being a positive leader and role model on this team. Leaving her legacy here at UNLV, I hope that more young female student athletes follow her lead. Go Rebels!”
Jayasankar’s achievement marks an important milestone for both herself and UNLV’s track and field program as she leaves behind a legacy for future student-athletes.
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