BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - The Bethel University men's track team swept the MIAC outdoor track and field weekly honors. Gabe Irons earns his second honor of the year while Jayson Ekiyor picked up his first of the year. 

MIAC Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Jayson Ekiyor
Bethel University
Fy.
Dayton, Minn. | Providence Academy

Jayson Ekiyor had a breakout performance in the 110-meter hurdles at the Holst Invitational on 4/22, finishing as the top NCAA Division III runner with a lifetime-best time of 14.47 that placed him third overall. That time is the fourth-fastest in NCAA Division III this season and stands as the second-best performance in Bethel program history.

MIAC Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Gabe Irons
Bethel University
Sr.
Lake Mills, Iowa

Gabe Irons had a record-breaking weekend in the discus, tossing a Royal record and NCAA Division III-leading mark of 55.55m (182-03.00) to win the event at the Holst Invitational on 4/22. That throw is the second-best in NCAA Division III over the last three seasons. In the shot put, his final throw of the competition sailed 16.52m (54-02.50) to earn Irons another program mark and the fourth-best distance in DIII this season. He also placed third in the hammer throw with a toss of 53.84m (176-08.00) to finish as the top Division III competitor in the event.