Tyhra Charles Named Conference USA Women’s Freshman of the Week

By: T. Chapman

Award Announcement

Louisiana Tech’s Tyhra Charles of St Vincent was named Conference USA Women’s Freshman of the Week

The announcement was made Tuesday by the league.

Outstanding Performance

Charles set PRs in the 100m and 200m at the Arkansas Spring Invitational on Saturday.

The St. Vincent native clocked 11.82s in the 100m. She also set a PR in the 200m.

Notable Achievements

Running in the second heat, Charles came from behind to take the heat with a time of 23.72. The time placed her lead at the moment before falling to sixth with just a half-second difference between Charles and first place.

Her time ranks 6th from a field of 37 athletes. Her time also ranks 75th in the NCAA East Region and is just outside the top 10 on the LA Tech all-time performance list. Charles ranks sixth in CUSA and is the top freshman for the 200m.

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Conclusion

Tyhra Charles’ outstanding performance at the Arkansas Spring Invitational has earned her the title of Conference USA Women’s Freshman of the Week. Her impressive times in the 100m and 200m events demonstrate her skill and dedication to the sport. As she continues to compete, Charles is sure to make a lasting impact in the world of track and field.