Men’s Track Athlete of the Week: John Paredes, So., Washington State (Colombia)

• Ran a lifetime-best mark of 13.42 in the 110m hurdles at the Cougar Classic, earning a South American U23 record with the performance. 
• It’s the top time in the Pac-12 this year in the event and the ninth-best performance in the NCAA thus far.
• Paredes moved into second place all-time in Washington State history in the event. 
• Also ran a leg on the WSU men’s 4x100m relay team that earned an event win with a time of 40.10.
• His first weekly honor of the season and Washington State’s first Men’s Track Athlete of the Week designation in 2024. 

ALSO NOMINATED: Trayvion White-Austin, ARIZ; Justin Robinson, ASU; David Foster, CAL; Elliot Cook, ORE; Max Thomas, USC

Women’s Track Athlete of the Week: Aaliyah McCormick, So., Oregon (San Diego, Calif.)

• Competed in the Mt. SAC Relays over the weekend and finished second overall in the elite section of the women’s 100m hurdles. 
• Ran a lifetime-best time of 12.81 in the event, tied for the second-fastest mark in Oregon history in the event. 
• Currently the leader in the Pac-12 with her time and ranks fifth in the NCAA this year. 
• It’s Oregon’s third Women’s Track Athlete of the Week award of the season, as McCormick follows distance runner Maddy Elmore (April 2) and sprinter Jadyn Mays (April 9).

ALSO NOMINATED: Atonia Sanchez Nunez, ARIZ; Adriana Tatum, ASU; 4x400m Relay, COLO; Cydney Wright, STAN; Jassani Carter, USC, Maribel Caicedo, WSU

Men’s Field Athlete of the Week: Rowan Hamilton, 6th, California (Chiliwack, B.C.)

• Competed at the Mt. SAC Relays this weekend and earned the collegiate lead with a win in the elite section of the men’s hammer throw.
• Improved upon his own previous program record by nearly 11 feet for a mark of 77.16m (253-2). 
• Now the No. 4 performer all-time in Pac-12 history and the No. 8 performer in collegiate history in the event. 
• Hamilton is Cal’s second Men’s Field Athlete of the Week recipient of the season, as Mason Mangum earned the acclaim earlier in the year on March 19. 

ALSO NOMINATED: Jared O’Riley, ARIZ; Brandon Lloyd, ASU; Osawese Agbonkonkon, ORE; Kris Emig, UCLA; JC Stevenson, USC; Jami Schlueter, WASH; Ronald Grueso Mosqquera, WSU

Women’s Field Athlete of the Week: Hana Moll, Fr., Washington (Olympia, Wash.)

• Won the invitational section of the women’s pole vault with a clearance of 4.61m (15-1). 
• Reclaimed the NCAA lead in the event with her first clearance of 15 feet this outdoor season (third overall in 2024). 
• The only student-athlete in the country to clear 15 feet this outdoor season. 
• Becomes the first Pac-12 track & field student-athlete to win multiple weekly honors this season, having earned her first acclaim on April 2. 

ALSO NOMINATED: Emma Gates, ARIZ; Ines Lopez, ASU; Amari Turner, CAL; Alysah Hickey, ORE; Brandy Atuatasi, STAN; Federica Botter, UCLA; Eva Lowder, WSU

2024 Pac-12 Track & Field Athletes of the Week