Frank Sanders Named WAC Athlete of the Week

3/30/2009 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field

March 30, 2009

FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State's Frank Sanders has been named the Western Athletic Conference Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week for March 23-29.

Sanders, a junior from Turlock, Calif. (Pitman HS), ran a WAC-best and NCAA Regional Qualifying time in the 1,500m at the Stanford Invitational Friday. The Bulldog leads his teammate, Eric Battles, who is in second in the standings, by seven seconds. This is the second time in his three-year career he has earned the WAC Track Athlete of the Week award.

Sanders, the defending WAC Champion in the 1,500, timed a 3:46.77 to take sixth and mark a personal-best. He bettered his career best by more than a second to ensure his postseason bid.

Louisiana Tech's Larry Jones was also honored as WAC Track Athlete of the Week.

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