Freshman Sprinter Blessing Ogundiran took the NCCAA and NAIA by storm in her first appearance for Warner University, recording the fastest 60-meter time in both divisions. The native of Lagos, Nigeria set a school record, NAIA record, and NCCAA record in her first ever race, with a mark of 7.25 seconds. She won the 60-meter at the 2026 Jimmy Carnes Invitational and earns NAIA and NCCAA qualifying marks with the time.
Nominees: Abby Ames, Lancaster Bible College; Blessing Ogundiran, Warner University