Terrel Williams Earns Big East Men's Track Athlete Honors; Breaks School Record

Terrel Williams Earns Big East Men's Track Athlete Honors; Breaks School Record

2/8/2023 3:55:00 PM | Men's Track and Field

STORRS, Conn. - The Big East Conference announced Terrel Williams to the Men's Track Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.

At the Harvard Crimson Elite & Multi meet, the junior hurdler set an all-time UConn program record in the Indoor 60-meter hurdles finishing in first place with a time of 7.71 seconds. Not only is that a personal best and a program record, but that also puts Williams 12th in the nation.

Also, making a notable performance in the Big East was Joseph O'Brien as O'Brien competed in the Indoor 200m and the Indoor 60m Dash. In the 200m, O'Brien finished with a time of 21.23 seconds which ranks first in the conference and 72nd in the nation. Additionally, in the 60m Dash, O'Brien had a blazing 6.79 time which is the best time in the conference.

Williams and O'Brien compete next weekend at the Valentine Invite.

For the full release, check it out here: UConn, Villanova Share #BIGEASTtrack Weekly Awards - Big East Conference