Tampa, Fla. April 8, 2024 – University of South Florida track and field sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has been named the National Male Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Saminu ran a program record and Division I NCAA-leading 9.95 time in the men's 100m dash on Friday at the South Florida Invitational in Tampa.
Just over 45 minutes later, Saminu lined up on the blocks for the men's 200m dash and set another program record to take first place. His 200m time (20.34), is the fifth-fastest Division I NCAA time this season.