Daniel Haugh is the BamaCentral Crimson Tide Pro Athlete of the Week
Daniel Haugh, a track and field alum of the University of Alabama, earned a spot on the United State Olympic Team over the weekend.
On day three of the U.S Team Trials, Haugh had a career-best day in the hammer throw event. He had a PR of 79.39 meters on his last of six throws to finish in second place and grab one of three spots on Team USA for the hammer throw for the Tokyo Olympics next month.
Haugh is the BamaCentral Crimson Tide Pro Athlete of the Week for June 16-22.
During his time at the Capstone from 2015-2018, Haugh was a two-time All-American and owns the school record in the weight throw and hammer throw. He transferred to Kennesaw State for his final year of eligibility, where he became the NCAA champion in the hammer throw in the spring of 2019.
Honorable mention
- While she is still a student, Alabama swimmer Rhyan White will join Haugh in Tokyo. The upcoming senior won the 200m backstroke and placed second in the 100m backstroke at the U.S Swim Trials last week.
- Former Alabama golfer Lauren Stephenson finished tied for sixth at Meijer LPGA Classic with a score of 18-under par. It was the best finish of her professional career.
- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson hurled two shutout innings of work and struck out three batters last week against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies.
- San Jose Giants utility player Brett Auerbach recorded four extra-base hits last week across six games.
Previous winners in 2021:
Dec. 29 - Jan. 5 Derrick Henry
Jan. 6 - 12 Daron Payne
Jan. 13 - 19 Levi Wallace
Jan. 20 - 26 Collin Sexton
Jan. 27 - Feb. 2. JaMychal Green
Feb. 3 - 9 Collin Sexton
Feb. 9 - 16 Kira Lewis Jr.
Feb. 17 - 23 Levi Randolph
Feb. 24 - March 2 Collin Sexton
March 3 - 9 Collin Sexton
March 10 - 16 Justin Thomas
March 17 - 23 Collin Sexton
March 24 - 30 JaMychal Green
March 31 - April 6 Collin Sexton
April 7 - April 13 Collin Sexton
April 14 - April 20 Levi Randolph
April 21 - April 27 Collin Sexton
April 28 - May 4 Davis Riley
May 5 - May 11 Collin Sexton
May 12 - May 18 Dicky Pride
May 19 - May 25 Spencer Turnbull
May 26 - June 1 Alexa Guarachi
June 2 - June 8 Kenzie Wright
June 9 - June 15 Eryk Anders
June 16 - June 22 Daniel Haugh
