Harding University senior Josie Parks delivered a record-breaking performance and has been named the Great American Conference Track Athlete of the Week following her showing at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
Competing in Azusa, California, Parks set a new Harding school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:26.96. The mark broke the previous record by nearly 10 seconds, ending a 17-year-standing program record.
Parks finished 21st overall in a highly competitive field and placed 3rd among NCAA Division II runners. Her time now leads the Great American Conference and ranks 6th nationally in Division II this season.
Elsewhere, Oklahoma Baptist senior Jamora Horace earned Field Athlete of the Week honors after winning the high jump at the Emporia Relays with a provisional mark of 1.77 meters. Harding junior Ally Cheek also received a nomination for the weekly field award.
The Lady Bisons will return to action as they prepare for upcoming conference championship competition.
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