Rice University Athletics
Johannesdottir Named American Track Athlete of the Week
4/14/2026 12:57:00 PM | Women's Track & Field
IRVING – Rice sophomore Julia Johannesdottir was named the American Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Johannesdottir continued to impress this outdoor season, setting a personal best in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.13s.
Her time currently ranks first in the American, fifth in the NCAA West Region and 17th in the NCAA.
Rice splits between meets at UH and in California this weekend.
Track and Field Honors (April 14, 2026)
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Julia Johannesdottir, So., Rice
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Jelese Alexander, Sr., Wichita State
Johannesdottir continued to impress this outdoor season, setting a personal best in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.13s.
Her time currently ranks first in the American, fifth in the NCAA West Region and 17th in the NCAA.
Rice splits between meets at UH and in California this weekend.
Track and Field Honors (April 14, 2026)
Women's Track Athlete of the Week
Julia Johannesdottir, So., Rice
Women's Field Athlete of the Week
Jelese Alexander, Sr., Wichita State
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