INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – University of Memphis senior has been named to the 2015-16 Capital One/College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District 3 first team for men's track and field/cross country, the organization announced Friday.
The team, voted on by the CoSIDA membership, recognizes the top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The Ratingen, Germany, native now qualifies for the Capital One/CoSIDA national Academic All-America ballot.
It is the second-straight year Hanssler has earned Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 recognition. Last year, Hanssler became the first Memphis men's track and field performer to be named to the academic all-district squad.