MAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Hunter Garretson – Akron – Sr. (R)
Event: Pole Vault – 1st
Meet: Jesse Owens Classic
Mark: 18-1.75 (5.53m)
Rank: 1st MAC / 8th NCAA
Note: Hunter Garretson claimed first place in the men’s pole vault at the Jesse Owens Classic with a season-best clearance of 18-1.75 (5.53m). It’s the top mark in the MAC and ranks No. 8 nationally.

MAC Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Gabe Singh – Eastern Michigan – Senior
Event: 400m Hurdles – 1st
Meet: Jesse Owens Classic
Time: 50.62
Rank: 1st MAC / 34th NCAA
Note: Gabe Singh dominated the 400m hurdles at the Jesse Owens Classic with a MAC-best and personal-record time of 50.62. His performance ranks 2nd in the Great Lakes Region, 15th on the East Qualifying List, and 3rd in EMU history. He is now just 0.72 seconds off the MAC record.

Other Field Nominees
Lucky Fiaku – Eastern Michigan – Freshman
Event: High Jump – 1st
Meet: Jesse Owens Classic
Mark: 2.12m (06-11.50)
Rank: 1st MAC / 49th NCAA
Note: Lucky Fiaku delivered a MAC-best and personal-record jump of 2.12m to win the high jump at the Jesse Owens Classic. His mark ranks 4th in the Great Lakes Region, 26th on the East Qualifying List, 49th nationally, and 8th all-time at EMU.
 
Henry Hoblitzell – Miami – Sophomore
Event: Pole Vault – 8th
Meet: Jesse Owens Classic
Mark: 5.08 meters
Rank: 2nd MAC / 113th NCAA
Note: Henry Hoblitzell posted a PR of 5.08m in the pole vault, finishing 8th. His mark ranks 2nd in the MAC and ties for 8th in Miami’s program history.
 
Other Track Nominees
Tom Heal – Miami – Junior
Event: 3000m Steeplechase – 1st
Meet: Jesse Owens Classic
Time: 8:54.77
Rank: 3rd MAC / 104th NCAA
Note: Tom Heal won the 3000m steeplechase with a new PR of 8:54.77. His mark ranks 3rd in the MAC and places him in the top 10 in Miami history.