One week into the season and Penn State is already making a name for itself, earning two weekly honors.
Sophomore Tayissa Buchanan was named the Big Ten Track Athlete of the Week, whereas Collin Burkhart was named the Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week.
Strong opening week for Collin💪He’s been named the Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week after his win in the weight throw this weekend! #WeAre | #PSUTF pic.twitter.com/cTxzr9Dt1w
— Penn State Track & Field/Cross Country (@PennStateTFXC) December 10, 2025
Tay’s had herself a week! She’s been named Big Ten Track Athlete of the Week for her 2:02.67 to win the 800-meter in Boston this weekend and move into second in school history! #WeAre | #PSUTF pic.twitter.com/X7ZHTqYxSL
— Penn State Track & Field/Cross Country (@PennStateTFXC) December 10, 2025
Buchanan ran the second-fastest 800 meter in school history at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston, winning the race with a four-second personal best of 2:02.67.
Burkhart also won his respective event last weekend, earning the victory in the men’s weight throw at the Bison Opener, throwing 20.38 meters.
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