UA recognized for 31 honors

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by a combined 31 All-American honors presented by United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, (USTFCCCA) it was announced Tuesday.

The All-American honors were based on who qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships, which were scheduled to be held in Albuquerque, N.M., in March before being canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arkansas’ All-American honors led the nation, followed by LSU (29), Oregon (25), Florida (22), Kentucky (20) and Texas A&M (20).

Razorbacks distance runners Katie Izzo and Carina Viljoen each earned three All-American honors: Izzo qualified in the 3,000 meters, 5,000 and distance medley relay, while Viljoen qualified in the 1,500, 3,000 and distance medley relay.

Receiving two honors each were Morgan Burks-Magee (1,600 and distance medley) and Krissy Gear (1,500, distance medley). Single All-American honors were awarded to Devin Clark (5,000), G’Auna Edwards (long jump), Rosey Effiong (1,600 relay), Lauren Martinez (pole vault), Bailee McCorkle (pole vault), Paris Peoples (1,600 relay) and Tiana Wilson (1,600 relay).

The Arkansas men’s team had 11 athletes receive 14 All-American honors. Jeremy Farr qualified for the 400 and 1,600 relay, Cameron Griffith in the 3,000 and distance medley relay, and Laquan Nairn in the long jump and triple jump.

Single honors were awarded to Markus Ballengee (heptathlon), Jalen Brown (1,600 relay), Travean Caldwell (distance medley), Luke George (distance medley), Kris Hari (60), Lesley Mahlakoane (1,600), Kieran Taylor (distance medley) and Hunter Woodhall (1,600).