Sanders named WAC Track Athlete of the Week

Frank Sanders, who qualified two events for the NCAA Regional Meet over the weekend, was named WAC Track Athlete of the Week Monday, April 21.

Sanders named WAC Track Athlete of the Week

4/21/2008 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field

April 21, 2008

FRESNO, Calif. - The Western Athletic Conference named Frank Sanders the WAC Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week on Monday, April 21.

Sophomore Frank Sanders, a middle-distance runner from Turlock, Calif. (Pitman HS) clocked a regionally-qualifying time in the 800-meter run over the weekend at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. Sanders won the 1,500m run Friday as well, timing in at 3:50.42. On Sunday, Sanders took silver in the 800m with a time of 1:50.42 to earn a bid to the regional meet. Both times are personal bests and lead the WAC by two seconds apiece.

Sanders is Fresno State's first runner to qualify for the 2008 post-season.

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