Senior Bec Bennett and sophomore Kathryn Chapin from Western Washington University were honored as GNAC Athletes of the Week for their outstanding performances. Bennett excelled in the 400m at the Raleigh Relays, finishing 6th out of 126 with a time of 53.78, the fastest in NCAA Division II this season. Chapin dominated the hammer throw and shot put at the UBC Open, extending her winning streak to five events and achieving a personal record in shot put with a throw of 14.24m, ranking her No. 3 in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Chapin's shot put mark of 14.24m ranks No. 3 in WWU program history.
  • Bennett's 400m time of 53.78 is the fastest in NCAA Division II this season.
State of Play
  • Bennett and Chapin are poised to continue their strong seasons as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
  • The Vikings track team will compete at two events this weekend: the Mike Fanelli Track Classic in San Francisco and the UCSD Triton Invite in San Diego.
What's Next

Bennett and Chapin aim to build on their current successes in the upcoming meets, with a focus on improving personal records and maintaining their competitive momentum.

Bottom Line

Bennett and Chapin's achievements highlight WWU's strong track and field program, indicating a promising season ahead as they look to secure more accolades and qualify for national championships.