Taylor Track and Field Collects Eight All-American Awards
UPLAND, Ind. – The Taylor men's and women's outdoor track and field teams recently wrapped up their seasons, with the women finishing 14th and the men 54th at the NAIA National Championships. The Trojans logged eight NAIA All-American awards from seven student-athletes over five events at the three-day event.
Ahna Neideck, Mollie Gamble, Noel VanderWall, Emily Johnson, Abby Mays, and Olivia Jeanette all raced to All-American honors, with VanderWall collecting a pair of All-American awards. Josh Forbes was the lone All-American on the men's side after earning the honors in pole vault.
In order to receive NAIA All-American recognition, an athlete or relay must advance to the finals at the NAIA National Championships and record a top-eight finish.
Taylor University Women's Outdoor Track and Field NAIA All-Americans
Ahna Neideck / Steeplechase / 2nd
Mollie Gamble / 5,000 / 3rd
Noel VanderWall / 4x800-Relay / 5th
Emily Johnson / 4x800-Relay / 5th
Abby Mays / 4x800-Relay / 5th
Olivia Jeanette / 4x800-Relay / 5th
Noel VanderWall / 1,500 / 6th
Taylor University Men's Outdoor Track and Field NAIA All-American
Josh Forbes / Pole Vault / 5th