Tierra Williams named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week

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Track Athlete of the Week
Cindy Ofili, Michigan
Sr. – Ypsilanti, Mich. – Huron

• Ran the No. 2 time in the world and the NCAA-leading time in the 100-meter hurdles at the Mount SAC Relays
• Clocked a time of 12.66 for first place in the elite invitational division
• Was one of three collegiate competitors in the heat, finishing .06 seconds shy of her own school record
• The two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree earns the sixth outdoor track weekly award of her career
• Last Michigan Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week: Cindy Ofili (April 6, 2016)

Field Athlete of the Week
Tierra Williams, Nebraska
Jr. – Auburn, Neb. – Auburn

• Became the nation’s leader in the triple jump with a first-place distance at the Texas Invitational
• Reached a personal-best 13.35 meters, ranking seventh in Nebraska program history
• Also recorded a fifth-place finish in the 4x100 in 45.64
• The Academic All-Big Ten honoree earns the first Big Ten Outdoor Field weekly award of her career
• Last Nebraska Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week: Marusa Cernjul (April 15, 2015)