NEW ORLEANS – Texas A&M track & field's Zaza Nnamdi was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association South Central Region Men's Field Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Thursday.
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Nnamdi set the standard nationally in the javelin this season, sweeping the postseason titles. He became the Aggies' third NCAA champion in the event after recording a toss of 82.26m/269-10 on his opening attempt which held throughout. He also claimed the SEC crown with a mark of 81.20m/266-5 and was the only athlete to eclipse the 80m mark.
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Earlier in the season Nnamdi cemented himself as one of the greatest throwers in NCAA history, as he recorded a personal-best throw of 84.68m/277-10 at the Tom Jones Memorial. The mark ranks at No. 2 in the A&M record book, No. 4 in NCAA history and No. 7 in African history.
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To learn more about Texas A&M Track & Field/Cross Country, visit 12thMan.com and follow @aggietfxc.
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Nnamdi set the standard nationally in the javelin this season, sweeping the postseason titles. He became the Aggies' third NCAA champion in the event after recording a toss of 82.26m/269-10 on his opening attempt which held throughout. He also claimed the SEC crown with a mark of 81.20m/266-5 and was the only athlete to eclipse the 80m mark.
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Earlier in the season Nnamdi cemented himself as one of the greatest throwers in NCAA history, as he recorded a personal-best throw of 84.68m/277-10 at the Tom Jones Memorial. The mark ranks at No. 2 in the A&M record book, No. 4 in NCAA history and No. 7 in African history.
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To learn more about Texas A&M Track & Field/Cross Country, visit 12thMan.com and follow @aggietfxc.