NEW ORLEANS, La. – South Alabama distance runner Kirami Yego has been named the Sun Belt Indoor Track and Field Men's Track Performer of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday morning.
Yego won three gold medals at the Sun Belt Indoor Championships held in Birmingham, Ala., including two meet records in the 5,000 meters (13:51.03) and the 3,000 meters (8:09.39). He was also part of the first-place distance medley relay that crossed the line in 10:06.02.
In addition to the award, Yego was also recognized as the High-Point Scorer in Sun Belt men's track this season.