Parker Valby Named Women’s National Athlete of the Week

GAINESVILLE, Fla.- Florida Redshirt Sophomore Parker Valby was named Women’s National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Valby received the honor after cruising to an Individual SEC Championship this past weekend. She ran an 18:25.87 in the 6K, the fastest 6K time ever recorded at a championship event which also broke the previous school record by 29.11 seconds. Her time was 7.8 seconds faster than Mercy Chelangat, the second place finisher, who was a two-time defending SEC champion and finished top-2 at the NCAA Championships the past two seasons, including a national title in 2020.

Valby and the Gators are scheduled to travel to the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 11 in Huntsville, Ala. for the regional round of the NCAA Championships.

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