SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Sophomore Kenan Swihart (Rockford, MI / Rockford HS) was named the Crossroads League Men’s Field Athlete of the Week after earning third place in the decathlon at the Indiana State University Gibson Invitational last week.
Swihart recorded 5220 points – the fourth-most points ever by a Cougar – to hit the qualifying mark for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships. The Rockford, Michigan native earned first place in the javelin with a throw of 140’ 5” while also earning second place in the 1500 meter run (5:00.56), 110 meter hurdles (16.63) and the discus throw (96’ 11”) – posting career-best marks in all three events.
The NAIA selects the top 16 point leaders in the decathlon to compete in the national meet, which is scheduled for May 26-28 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Swihart currently ranks 10th nationally in the event.
Spring Arbor will return to action at the Don Kleinow Invitational, hosted by Siena Heights University, on Saturday, April 16.
