LU: Nine Blue Tigers Named All-American

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Nine members of Lincoln’s women’s and men’s indoor track & field teams received 10 total All-American honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Five members of the LU women’s team were honored. Shevanae Thomas, Shaneal Clarke Giddings, Shantae George and Odeshia Nanton each earned first team All-American distinction in the 4x400m relay. Annalisa Barclay, meanwhile, was named second team All-American in the triple jump.

Four members of the Lincoln men’s team were recognized, including Leondre Francis, who earned multiple All-American awards. Francis, Sharim Hamilton, Shanthamoi Brown and Emmanuel Rwomotiya were each bestowed first team All-American honors for their performance in the 4x400m relay. Francis also was a second team All-American performer in the 400m.

Athletes who finish among the top-eight in an individual or relay event at the NCAA Division II championships earn first team All-American status. Athletes who finish between ninth and 12th in an individual or relay event are named second team All-Americans.