Tarsis Orogot Named USTFCCCA Men’s National Athlete of the Week, SEC Men’s Runner of the Week
4/18/2023 12:13:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Ugandan clocked the third-fastest, all-conditions mark in collegiate history for the 200 meters, fastest all-condition time by any African in history
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama track and field's Tarsis Orogot was named Men's National Athlete of the Week by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, as well as Men's Runner of the Week by the Southeastern Conference, after his noteworthy, 200-meter performance at the Tom Jones Memorial.
On the first day of the meet, Orogot put on a showing in the 200-meter dash in Gainesville, Fla., clocking a blistering, 19.60 (+2.9) time en route to the event title. Not only was his performance the third-fastest, all-conditions mark in collegiate history for the event, but it was also the fastest, all-conditions time by any African in history.
The Soroti, Uganda, native is the first from Alabama to earn conference recognition this season and is the second male athlete from the Crimson Tide – in as many years – to be named National Athlete of the Week by the USTFCCCA during the outdoor season. Eliud Kipsang earned national honors last year following his record-breaking performance in the 1,500 meters.
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