Dec 10, 2024

🏃‍♂️ FHSU's Clark named MIAA Field Athlete of the Week

Posted Dec 10, 2024 7:48 PM
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FHSU Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State pole vaulter Jacob Clark has been named the first MIAA Men's Field Athlete of the Week of the 2024-25 season, announced Tuesday (Dec. 10) by the conference office.

Clark currently leads all Division II with his clearance of 17-2.75 at the Washburn Alumni Invitational on Saturday (Dec. 7). The senior is one of two competitors to surpass the 17-foot mark so far this season.

The Nottingham, England native clinched first place at the event in Topeka when he easily cleared the bar at 16-6.75 on his first attempt. He later soared over the bar at 16-10.75 on his second attempt before surpassing his national-leading bar on his second trip down the runway.

A five-time All-American, this the first MIAA weekly honor of Clark's career. He is the first competitor from the men's team to earn the award since Ethan Lang was named Track Athlete of the Week in January (1/30/24) and he is the first Tiger to win the field award since Ryan Stanley last did so in April 2023 (4/18/23).

Clark and the rest of the track and field team will compete once more before winter break when they travel to Kearney, Neb. on Friday (Dec. 13) for the UNK Pre-Holiday Classic.