[Men's Indoor Track and Field] James Plummer Earns USTFCCCA Midwest Field Athlete of the Year

New Orleans, LA – Grand View men's track and field student-athlete James Plummer was recognized when the Regional Athletes and Coaches of the Year for the 2019 NAIA Indoor Track & Field season were announced Thursday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Plummer earned the 2019 Midwest Men's Field Athlete of the Year. 

Plummer, a senior from Columbia, South Carolina, is currently ranked first nationally in the weight throw with a mark of 21.96m (72-0¾). That mark makes him the 12th best performer in the nation across all collegiate divisions. Plummer is also ranked sixth nationally in the shot put at 17.17m (56-4). He is undefeated in both the shot put and weight throw this season.

Each of the five regions honored both genders' top track athletes and field athletes and the top men's and women's head coaches and assistant coaches.

Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches. Only those individuals from USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.