Olujide-Ajibade, Reed Named PNC Achievers of the Week
1/16/2024 1:47:00 PM | General, Swimming & Diving, Women's Track & Field
PITTSBURGH – Foluke Olujide-Ajibade of Women's Track & Field and Dylan Reed of Men's Diving were named the PNC Achievers of the Week for their performances over the weekend.
At the Nittany Lion Challenge this past weekend, senior Foluke Olujide-Ajibade threw for 21.07m in the women's weight throw, taking first place at the meet. Her mark moved her into second in school history, beating out last year's best throw of 20.13m, which previously stood as the third best in Pitt history. The Dublin, Ohio native is currently ranked 14th in the event in NCAA D1 according to TFRRS.
Fifth-year senior Dylan Reed helped lead the Panthers to a 165-135 victory over West Virginia in the pool edition of the Backyard Brawl Saturday, Jan. 13. The McLean, Va. native led the Pitt men's diving team that swept the top three spots in both the 1-meter and 3-meter. Reed won the 1-meter with a season-high 396.38 points and won the 3-meter with 412.13 points. Reed would earn ACC Men's Co-Diver of the Week honors for the third time this year because of his performance.
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