Three members of the IU Track and Field team were honored earlier this week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their efforts during the indoor season.
IU Coach Ron Helmer was named the Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year shortly after winning the Big Ten Men’s Coach of the Year. In his 10th season with the Hoosiers, Helmer secured the men’s Big Ten title for the first time since 2012.
Sophomore distance runner Katherine Receveur was named Great Lakes Regional Track Athlete of the Year after her record-setting indoor season. At the Big Ten meet, she finished first in the 5,000-meter run on her way to breaking the school and conference record with a time of 15:28.99.
Assistant Coach Mike Erb was honored as the Men’s Track and Field Assistant Coach of the Year for the Great Lakes Regional. He coaches the jumpers, who scored 34 points at the Big Ten meet and played a huge role in capturing the team victory.
The IU Track and Field team will compete in the NCAA Championships this weekend in College Station, Texas.
Austin Ghirardelli
