Butler track and field sprinters Star Mpama and Jonathan Farinha have been selected as the White Eagle Credit Union Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 26th through March 3rd.

Star Mpama (Women’s Track and Field)

Mpama, a sophomore from Nigeria, had a big week at NJCAA nationals. She was a part of the women’s 4x800m relay that placed sixth, running 9:27.97. Mpama placed fifth in the women’s 600 (1:32.72, SCHOOL RECORD) and fifth in the women’s 800m (2:15.47, INDOOR SCHOOL RECORD). Mpama walked away with four All-American recognitions as she was also part of the women’s 4x400m relay (3:48.90) that placed eighth.

Jonathan Farinha (Men’s Track and Field)

Farinha, a sophomore from Trinidad and Tobago, played a big part in the men’s success at NJCAA Nationals in Gainesville, Fla. Farinha placed seventh in the men’s 200m (21.37) which garnered him All-American recognition. He was also a member of the men’s 4x400m relay squad that placed fourth (3:12.25) out of 19 squads. He also earned All-American recognition for that performance.

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