KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Allena Rowland, a senior at Central Methodist (Mo.), has been voted as the first NAIA Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week this season after a standout performance at the Concordia Early Bird Invite.

Rowland delivered a dominant day on the track, earning two first-place finishes while also hitting the NAIA “A” standard in both events. She opened her meet by winning the 400-meter dash in 55.42 against a field of 16 athletes, a performance that not only met the “A” standard but also set a new school record. The mark currently stands as the No. 1 time in the NAIA this season.

Rowland capped off her day by anchoring Central Methodist’s 4x400-meter relay to another victory. The Eagles’ quartet posted a winning time of 3:51.58 in a field of six teams, again achieving the “A” standard and underscoring Rowland’s impact both individually and as part of a championship-caliber relay squad.

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