North Dayton News

University of Akron redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2023 NCAA Division Men's Track and Field Indoor Championship.

Garretson, majoring in mathematics, boasts a perfect 4.0 GPA was presented with the award during the presentation on Saturday evening. He becomes the second Zip to earn the distinguished honor joining Tyler Sanda, who won the award as a member of the Akron men's soccer team in 2015.

Garretson earned All-America accolades for the second time in his decorated career finishing 12th in the men's pole vault at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, March 10.

The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships.

Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above academically who have participated in a sport for at least two years with their school. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.

For more information on the Elite 90 award winners, log on to https://www.ncaa.com/elite-90. 

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