FARMINGTON, Utah — Maddy Shekhawat shattered his own 60m hurdles record and took home the win, earning his second Track Athlete of the Week recognition. Meanwhile, Egypt Caitlin Simmons was named Big Sky Field Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after winning the long jump and finishing second in the triple jump.

"Maddy is on a mission to get to the NCAA Championships, and I love it," said Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Erin Tucker. "We're not done yet—the best is yet to come!"

Shekhawat continues to shine for the Eagles in the hurdles, having demolished his own record for the seventh time this season with a blistering 7.70 in the 60m hurdles. Currently, he ranks second in the conference and is tied for 19th in the NCAA.

"Egypt has overcome numerous challenges since arriving here, and this weekend was no different. It was fantastic to see her back at her best. I'm incredibly proud of her and Coach Jo!" Tucker added.

Simmons earned her fifth career Big Sky Field Athlete of the Week honor after winning the long jump with a leap of 6.19m (20ft 3.75in), which advanced her mark into the top ten list, though she remained in second place. In the triple jump, she finished second with a jump of 12.87m (42ft 2.75in). Currently, Simmons ranks first in the triple jump and third in the long jump in the Big Sky, and is 33rd in the NCAA in the triple jump.
 
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