FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (March 14, 2024) – Nico Young was named the USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men's Track Athlete of the Year.
Young finished his indoor season with two individual national titles in the 5,000-meter and the 3,000-meter at the NCAA Indoor National Championships. His 3,000-meter time of 7:41.01 was also a meet record.
Earlier in the indoor season, Young became the first collegiate athlete to run sub-13 minutes in the 5K as he ran a time of 12:57.14 to set a new collegiate record in the event. He also became the first athlete to run a sub-4 minute mile at 7,000 feet as he ran a time of 3:57.33 at the Lumberjack Team Challenge.
Young and the Lumberjacks will begin the outdoor season this weekend as they head to Tucson for the Arizona Spring Break Fiesta. Stay up to date with NAU Cross Country and Track & Field by following us on Twitter and Instagram.
