Junior Chloe Gibson named OAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week

By Marissa Myers

ADA — Ohio Northern junior Chloe Gibson (Ostrander/Buckeye Valley) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4.

This is Gibson's first time recieving the honor.

The recognition comes after she broke the meet record and won the long jump with a jump of 5.51 meters at the Joe Banks Invitational on Friday at the ONU Sports Center. Gibson also placed 10th in the high jump.

That mark was a career best and ranks third in the conference, fourth in school history, and 21st nationally. Previously, Gibson's career best was 5.32 meters and was eighth in school history.

The Polar Bears return to action on Friday at Grand Valley State (Mich.) Big Meet at 8:30 am.