Bradley University Athletics

Alec Danner Named COUNTRY Financial Scholar-Athlete Of The Week

Track & Field 2/12/2020 9:30:00 AM

PEORIA, Ill. -- Sophomore runner Alec Danner (Woodridge, Ill./Downers Grove North) has been named the Bradley COUNTRY Financial Scholar-Athlete of the Week announced Wednesday after running a personal best in the 3,000 meters at last week's Meyo Invitational.

Danner clocked the 10th-best time in school history in the 3,000 meters with a mark of 8:22.60 to top his previous career-best by nearly five seconds. His time in the event ranks third in the MVC this season. An economics major, Danner owns a 3.27 cumulative grade point average.

Each week, a Bradley student-athlete is selected as the COUNTRY Financial Scholar-Athlete of the Week. The individual chosen must be at least a sophomore in class standing and boast a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, while displaying a level of athletic excellence.

The Bradley track & field teams return to action this Friday at Grand Valley State's Big Meet in Allendale, Mich.

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Players Mentioned

Alec Danner: Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alec Danner
: Sophomore