Rotundo Named USTFCCCA National T&F Athlete Of The Week

ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia freshman Manuela Rotundo has been named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Women's Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement.

This is the sixth time in program history that a female student-athlete from Georgia has been named the National Athlete of the Week during the outdoor season and second this season.  Fellow javelin thrower Lianna Davidson earned the honor two weeks ago.  It is also just the second time in NCAA DI award history that a program has had different student-athletes earn national weekly honors in consecutive weeks (South Carolina, 2024).

Rotundo, a native of Paysandu, Uruguay, competed in the second collegiate meet of her career and won to become the No. 2 all-time collegiate performer with a school record performance.  She sent her opening attempt 64.17 meters/210 feet, 6 inches, which ranks third on the current world list for 2025.  This performance comes two weeks after Rotundo's teammate Lianna Davidson set a school record of her own to be the No. 2 all-time collegiate performer.

What's Next For The Bulldogs?: The multi-event crew will have an opportunity to compete on April 11-12 vat the 44 Farms Team Invitational in College Station, Texas.

Where To Find Bulldog News: Results and recaps from all Georgia meets will be found at georgiadogs.com.  News and updates from Georgia's track and field and cross country teams are always located on X/Instagram at @UGATrack.

University of Georgia Athletics

Rotundo Named USTFCCCA National T&F Athlete Of The Week

Players Mentioned

Lianna Davidson

Manuela Rotundo

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