Rice University Athletics
Van der Westhuizen Named American Field Athlete of the Week
3/31/2026 1:02:00 PM | Women's Track & Field
IRVING – Following her season debut, Mckyla Van der Westhuizen was named the American Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Van der Westhuizen had an incredible weekend at the Victor Lopez Classic, winning the javelin with a throw of 59.06m.
The mark currently leads the nation for the javelin.
Rice heads to the Texas Relays this weekend.
Track and Field Honors (March 31, 2026)
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Blezzin Kimutai, So., Tulane
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Mckyla Van der Westhuizen, Sr., Rice
Van der Westhuizen had an incredible weekend at the Victor Lopez Classic, winning the javelin with a throw of 59.06m.
The mark currently leads the nation for the javelin.
Rice heads to the Texas Relays this weekend.
Track and Field Honors (March 31, 2026)
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Blezzin Kimutai, So., Tulane
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Mckyla Van der Westhuizen, Sr., Rice
Players Mentioned
Javelin
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