WILLIAMSBURG, KY – Following a strong start to the Mid-South Conference Championships, the University of the Cumberlands swept the MSC Women's Outdoor Track & Field weekly honors as Heather Durrant was named Track Athlete of the Week and Katie Slade earned Field Athlete of the Week, conference officials announced Monday afternoon. This week includes only performances from Sunday at the MSC Outdoor Championships.
 
Durrant led the way on the track with a winning performance in the 5,000-meter racewalk. The junior crossed the finish line in 25:14.17 to claim the conference title while also hitting the NAIA A standard. Her time currently ranks among the top four in the NAIA this season, highlighting her position as one of the top racewalkers in the country.
 
In the field events, Slade delivered a dominant showing in the javelin. The freshman secured the conference title with a throw of 35.37 meters, winning the event by nearly three meters. Her performance helped set the tone for the Patriots in the early stages of the championship meet.
 
Both Durrant and Slade have now earned MSC weekly honors for the second time this season.
 
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