DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Embry-Riddle's Sam Vazquez has been named The Sun Conference Track Athlete of the week for men's track and field for the week of Mar. 21-27, 2011, the conference office announced Monday. This is the second week in a row that Vazquez has been honored with the award.
Vazquez participated at the FSU Relays over the weekend, where he put on a pair of great performances. The senior won two events, posting NAIA "A" standards in both. In the 1500m run, Vazquez recorded a time of 3:48.20, winning the race amongst a field of 23 athletes. He followed that up with an impressive time of 1:49.91 in the 800m run, finishing first in a field of 36 athletes. Both races featured predominanty NCAA Division I runners as well.
Other Nominees
Cesar Fernandez Lazaro, SCAD Savannah
Shannon Anderson, South Carolina - Beaufort
Warren Wood, Warner