Rice University Athletics
Greaves Named American Field Athlete of the Week
4/14/2026 1:04:00 PM | Men's Track & Field
IRVING – Rice men's track and field red-shirt sophomore Jack Greaves was named the American Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Greaves set a personal best this past weekend at the 44 Farms Team Invite, with a throw of 74.22m to win the javelin event.
The mark currently ranks first in the American, fourth in the NCAA West Region, and ninth in the NCAA.
The Owls have a busy week between meets at Bryan Clay, Long Beach and UH.
Track and Field Honors (April 14, 2026)
Men's Track Athlete of the Week
Nathan Metelus, Sr., South Florida
Men's Field Athlete of the Week
Jack Greaves, R-So., Rice
Greaves set a personal best this past weekend at the 44 Farms Team Invite, with a throw of 74.22m to win the javelin event.
The mark currently ranks first in the American, fourth in the NCAA West Region, and ninth in the NCAA.
The Owls have a busy week between meets at Bryan Clay, Long Beach and UH.
Track and Field Honors (April 14, 2026)
Men's Track Athlete of the Week
Nathan Metelus, Sr., South Florida
Men's Field Athlete of the Week
Jack Greaves, R-So., Rice
Players Mentioned
Javelin
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