TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Sixteen student-athletes from the Alabama track and field program (six men, 10 women) have been selected to the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track & Field All-Academic Teams, selected by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
The national office also announced that both the men’s and women’s programs for Alabama were named All-Academic team honorees for the 2023 season.
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes and programs for their combined performances in athletic competitions and in the classroom.
To be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed at least two semesters, or three quarters, at the nominating institution.
The student-athlete must also meet certain athletic criteria to be nominated, including:
For the indoor season: must have finished the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event, for the most recent indoor season.
For the outdoor season: must have participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships (the Preliminary Championship Competition and/or the Final Championship Competition) or for the multi-events, must have finished the season ranked in the top 48 in the East or top 48 in the West for the most recent outdoor season.
As a program, the cumulative GPA for all student-athletes on the institution’s NCAA Squad List for Indoor and/or Outdoor Track and Field must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period.
Crimson Tide Contingent: 2023 USTFCCCA Men’s All-Academic Honorees
Crimson Tide Contingent: 2023 USTFCCCA Women’s All-Academic Honorees
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