Jordan Benson Named A-10 Men's Track Performer of the Week
12/6/2022 3:30:00 PM | Men's Track & Field
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Senior hurdler Jordan Benson has been named the Atlantic-10 Men's Track Performer of the Week for his record-breaking performance in the 60-meter hurdles on Sunday.
Benson, a senior from Mason, Michigan started off his indoor campaign with a bang at Sunday's JDL Early Bird Invitational in Winston-Salem. In the prelims, Benson ran the top time with an 8.09 to make it into the final heat. In the finals, Benson topped that performance by breaking the program record with a time of 7.94. This time broke the previous record that was set by Jayden Smith last season.
With this mark, Benson currently ranks tied for seventh fastest in Division I.
Benson, a senior from Mason, Michigan started off his indoor campaign with a bang at Sunday's JDL Early Bird Invitational in Winston-Salem. In the prelims, Benson ran the top time with an 8.09 to make it into the final heat. In the finals, Benson topped that performance by breaking the program record with a time of 7.94. This time broke the previous record that was set by Jayden Smith last season.
With this mark, Benson currently ranks tied for seventh fastest in Division I.
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