A freshman sprinter from Raleigh, North Carolina, Asoburuenwu was the headliner for the Trojans after setting an NCAA standard in her debut in outdoor track & field in the 200m after crossing the line in 23.91 seconds. She secured first overall in the event at the UNCW Seahawk Invitational and established a new school record, which had stood since 2017. Additionally, Asoburuenwu registered a first-place finish in the 100m after posting a time of 11.98 seconds, which was the third-fastest in program history. Both times currently rank first in the Conference Carolinas and she is second in NCAA II in the 200m and fourth in the 100m.
2023 Conference Carolinas Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Weekly Awards
Week 1 (March 7, 2023)
Track Athlete of the Week: Chianel Asoburuenwu, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Mary Brigid Keck, Mount Olive