Halterman Recognized as USTFCCCA NAIA Great Lakes Region Track Athlete of the Year

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NEW ORLEANS – Jaynie Halterman was recognized as the USTFCCCA NAIA Great Lakes Region Track Athlete of the Year for her incredible season so far.

The Freshman has qualified for the NAIA National Championships in both the 10,000-meters and the 5,000-meters, which take place later this week.

Halterman posted a time of 16:02.58 in the 5,000-meters, which is the fastest in the NAIA this season and fourth fastest in the history of the NAIA. Meanwhile, in the 10,000-meters, Halterman has the third fastest time in the NAIA at 34:06.16, which is the fifth quickest all-time in the NAIA.

The award for Halterman adds to her astounding collection during her debut collegiate season, including a pair of National Championships, one in cross county and the other in the 5,000-meters during the indoor track season.

Halterman and the Taylor Track and Field team will finish its season at the NAIA National Championships beginning Wednesday, May 21, in Marion, Indiana.