Western Washington University's Jeret Gillingham has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week. Gillingham set a record in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Oregon Preview, clocking a personal-best time of 8:52.33, which is No. 3 in GNAC history and the leading time in NCAA Division II in 2024. This is Gillingham's second GNAC Athlete of the Week award, with his first in May 2021.

By the Numbers
  • Gillingham set a new WWU record in the 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 8:52.33
  • His time is No. 3 in GNAC history and leads all of NCAA Division II in 2024
State of Play
  • Jeret Gillingham has been named the GNAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week
  • WWU junior clocked a personal-best time of 8:52.33, finishing third in the competition
  • Gillingham's time is the new WWU record in the 3,000m steeplechase
What's Next

Jeret Gillingham will continue competing in the outdoor season, taking part in the Stanford Invitational and the Mike Fanelli Track Classic this weekend.

Bottom Line

Jeret Gillingham's exceptional performance and record-breaking time have earned him the GNAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week, positioning him as a top contender in NCAA Division II.