AMC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week - No. 4 (April 11)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Emily Bayer of Missouri Baptist and Natalie Thomas of William Woods have been selected as the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.

AMC Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Emily Bayer, Missouri Baptist
Sr. | Imperial, Mo.

• Placed third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:19.33.
• Ranks first in the in the AMC in the 800-meter.

Other Notable Performances:

• Jada O'Donnell, Columbia: Finished third out of 27 in the 1500-meter run and added a 14ht place finish in the 800-meter.

Nominees:

• Claire Wilber, Lyon; Emma Clifford, William Woods; Emily Bayer, Missouri Baptist; Jada O'Donnell (Columbia)

AMC Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Natalie Thomas, William Woods
So. | Mexico, Mo.

• Competed in the javelin at the Lincoln Open.
• Finished first out of 22 competitors with a toss of 39.20-meters.
• Hit the NAIA "B" standard and qualified for nationals.

Other Notable Performances:

• Madeline Burton, Columbia: Finished second in the javelin (37.90-meters, fifth in the triple jump (10.20-meters), and fourth in the long jump (5.09-meters)

Nominees:

• Clara Macheras, Health Sciences & Pharmacy; Natalie Thomas, William Woods; Madeline Burton, Columbia

2022 AMC Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week Winners (Track; Field):
Week One (March 21): Harley Nale (William Woods); Katie French (William Woods)
Week Two (March 28): Jada O'Donnell, Columbia (Mo.); Katie French (William Woods)
Week Three (April 4): Mia Reed (Missouri Baptist); Katie French (William Woods)
Week Four (April 11): Emily Bayer, Missouri Baptist; Natalie Thomas (William Woods)