University Southern California Trojans
Garrett Kaalund Named Big Ten Co-Track Athlete of the Week
January 21, 2026 | Track & Field
Kaalund tied the second fastest time in the men's 300m in NCAA history
LOS ANGELES – A dominant performance in the USC Track and Field season opener earned senior Garrett Kaalund Big Ten Co-Track Athlete of the Week honors.
Kaalund set the tone for a strong season last week at the Spokane Sports Showcase where he won the men's 300m while tying the second-fastest time in NCAA history at 32.10. Kaalund's weekly award is the first of the season for the Trojans and the first indoor weekly award for Kaalund. Last season, he won recognition from the Big Ten for the men's outdoor season on April 2 and May 7.
Kaalund adds to the list of accomplishments from last season, including multiple first-team All-American honors. He played an instrumental role in the men's Big Ten Indoor Championship title, accounting for a quarter of the team's total points. He continued to deliver on the national stage at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, placing third in the men's 200 meters, the highest finish by a Trojan since 2015.
The Trojans travel to Lubbock, Texas for the Stan Scott Invite on Friday. Kaalund is expected to compete in the 60m and men's 4x400m. For live updates, visit usctrojans.com and follow along @usc_track_field on Instagram and X.
Kaalund set the tone for a strong season last week at the Spokane Sports Showcase where he won the men's 300m while tying the second-fastest time in NCAA history at 32.10. Kaalund's weekly award is the first of the season for the Trojans and the first indoor weekly award for Kaalund. Last season, he won recognition from the Big Ten for the men's outdoor season on April 2 and May 7.
Kaalund adds to the list of accomplishments from last season, including multiple first-team All-American honors. He played an instrumental role in the men's Big Ten Indoor Championship title, accounting for a quarter of the team's total points. He continued to deliver on the national stage at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, placing third in the men's 200 meters, the highest finish by a Trojan since 2015.
The Trojans travel to Lubbock, Texas for the Stan Scott Invite on Friday. Kaalund is expected to compete in the 60m and men's 4x400m. For live updates, visit usctrojans.com and follow along @usc_track_field on Instagram and X.
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