SEWARD, Neb. – A strong start to the outdoor season has resulted in senior Samantha Liermann being named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league on Wednesday (April 3). This marks the first weekly award for Liermann in 2019. The Concordia University track and field programs combined for six GPAC athlete of the week awards during the 2019 indoor season.
A two-time shot put national champion, Liermann may have one more run at a title left in her. She is now ranked No. 1 in the NAIA in the shot put after her toss of 46’ 6” at the Bronco Invite this past Sunday. The native of Wisner, Neb., bested the field of 22 athletes at the meet. Liermann also put up a ‘B’ standard in the hammer throw with a mark of 164’ 3.” She also notched a mark of 132’ 11” in the discus. Liermann is an eight-time All-American and a three-time GPAC champion in the shot put.
Liermann will be in action again this weekend with the Concordia Outdoor Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The meet schedule can be viewed HERE.
2019 GPAC athletes of the week
April 3 – Samantha Liermann (field)
Jan. 30 – Taylor Grove (track); Josiah McAllister (track); Cody Williams (field)
Jan. 23 – Nathan Matters (track); *Addie Shaw (field)
Jan. 16 – Josiah McAllister (track)
*NAIA National Athlete of the Week