The University of British Columbia Athletics

MUSCLE MLK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK


Junior Natalia Hawthorn of the UBC Thunderbirds had the best 5,000-meter run by an NAIA female athlete this year, achieving the feat at the Oregon Relays in Eugene, Ore., this past weekend.

The native of Bracebridge, Ont., finished her race in a time of 17 minutes and 3.40 seconds, good for 10th. It was also a personal-best time. With that performance, she qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in the 5,000.