Track Athlete of the Week
Name: Kaylee Smith
School: Chapman
Year: Senior
Events: Sprints
Hometown/High School: Placentia, Calif. / El Dorado
Smith was one of three Chapman University Panthers to set new relay program records in both the 4x100-meter and 4x400m at the Bryan Clay Invitational. The senior teamed with
Allie Kremer,
Makenna Lizarde and
Sarah Charles to re-set their own SCIAC record in the 4x400 (3:45.14) then was joined by
Khyra Stiner to clock the fastest 4x100 time (46.70) in the SCIAC that also ranks eighth in Division III this spring.
Field Athlete of the Week
Name: Kyra Phaychanpheng
School: Caltech
Year: First-year
Events: Throws
Hometown/High School: Chino Hills, Calif. / Chino Hills
Phaychanpheng set a personal-best mark in the discus throw, placing first among DIII competitors at the ULV Leo Invite. The throw of 36.50 meters ranks third in the conference leading into Championship weekend.
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