AUSTIN, Texas – Jonathan Jones and the women's 4x100 team garnered Big 12 Performer of the Week honors on Wednesday afternoon.
For the first time this outdoor season, Jones picked up the conference award after winning the 400m dash at the LSU Invitational. His time of 44.79 seconds is the second-fastest time recorded in the NCAA and eighth in the world this season.
Jones now holds seven of the top-10 times ever ran in Texas history, including the top five. Wednesday's award joins Jones' list of accolades this season including USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week in April.