Texas Tech sprinters Courtney Lindsey (men’s) and Rosemary Chukwuma (women’s) claimed the first set of Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week awards for the 2023 season. Both athletes earned their first career honor after NCAA-leading performances.
 
Lindsey took first place in the 200-meter run at the Corky Classic in Lubbock with a personal best of 20.41 (20.48 altitude conversion). His time ranks as the fastest in the event this season in the Big 12 and the NCAA.   
 
Chukwuma started her season with a win in the 60-meter run. The junior posted a time of 7.11 (7.13 altitude conversion) which leads the Big 12 and the NCAA in the event for the 2023 season. She broke the TTU school record she set last year (7.17) and became this season’s world leader in the 60-meter.  
 
2023 Big 12 Men’s Athlete of the Week
Jan. 18 – Courtney Lindsey, Texas Tech, Sprinter, Gr.
 
2023 Big 12 Women’s Athlete of the Week
Jan. 18 – Rosemary Chukwuma, Texas Tech, Sprinter, Jr.