A sophomore from Gastonia, North Carolina, Thierfelder won the 800 at the Hub-City Invitational last weekend with a time of 1:55.50. The time is currently the best in Conference Carolinas in the event.
Week 1 (March 9, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Brian Sims Jr., Lees-McRae
Field Athlete of the Week: Christian Bargaineer, Lees-McRae
Week 2 (March 16, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Tyler Burns, Barton
Field Athlete of the Week: Chianti Ghee, Barton
Week 3 (March 23, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Justin Burnette, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Cooper Abernathy, Lees-McRae
Week 4 (March 30, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Sulaimane Bangura, Emmanuel
Field Athlete of the Week: Jon Wojcuich, Mount Olive
Week 5 (April 6, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Cas Kopmels, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Chandler Whittle, Southern Wesleyan
Week 6 (April 13, 2021)
Track Athlete of the Week: Thomas Thierfelder, Belmont Abbey and
Justen Burnette, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Joshua Faison, Mount Olive and
Luke Gordy, Southern Wesleyan