DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore track & field member Ezra Mellinger has been selected Duke's PNC Achievers Student-Athlete of the Week after winning three events in the season-opening Orange and Purple Elite Meet in Clemson, S.C.
A native of Ronks, Pa., Mellinger got his impressive Saturday started in the men's long jump, where he placed first with a personal-record mark of 7.27 meters (23-10.25 feet). The distance stands as the fourth-best in Duke indoor history and is currently the fifth-best in the NCAA this season.
Nearly two hours later, he lined up in the 60m dash and clocked a winning time of 6.