Kent State University claimed both Mid-American Conference Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors for performances at the season-opening Al Campbell Invitational. Student-athletes Sean Callahan Jr. and Donovan Crawford earned the recognition announced on January 20, 2026. Their achievements highlight strong starts for the Golden Flashes.
On January 20, 2026, the Mid-American Conference office announced that Kent State student-athletes Sean Callahan Jr. and Donovan Crawford had swept the Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards. The honors came after their standout performances at the Al Campbell Invitational, the season's opening meet held over the past weekend.
Sean Callahan Jr. secured the sprint award with a personal-best time of 6.66 seconds in the 60-meter dash, winning the event. This mark ties for 26th nationally and falls just 0.01 seconds short of the Kent State school record, which has stood since 2000.
In the field events, Donovan Crawford earned his accolade with a throw of 62 feet 8 inches in the weight throw, leading the MAC and ranking 88th in the nation.
These accomplishments underscore Kent State's early momentum in the indoor track season. The Golden Flashes are set to host the Jud Logan Memorial at the Kent State Field House on January 23, 2026, providing another opportunity to build on this success.
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