Eliza McKown earns Week 1: GPAC Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week

FOREST CITY, Iowa – Eliza McKown, a sophomore from Orono, MN, earned the GPAC's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for Week 1. On Friday, December 6, McKown opened the indoor track and field season at South Dakota State University Holiday Invite and Multi with a 5:22.83 in the 1 Mile. She placed first in the event and broke Waldorf's school record by nearly 14 seconds. She is currently ranked #15 in the NAIA for the event. Shortly after, McKown ran the 800m and finished second in her heat.
Head Coach Janna Langrell said, "I am so proud of Eliza's performance this weekend. She took down two school records and competed with heart. I am proud that she was selected as athlete of the week and is being recognized for her hard work."
The Warriors are back on the track and field on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in the Dordt Indoor Open in Sioux Center, Iowa.