OGDEN, Utah – After a number of strong performances on the opening weekend, a pair of Vandals have been recognized for their efforts, earning Big Sky Conference Athletes of the Week.  Ben Doucette earned the Male Track Athlete of the Week award, while Zachary Short took home Male Field Athlete of the Week.
 
Doucette ran a blistering 7.88 second time in the final of the 60-meter hurdles to take first.  The time is the fastest of his career, and the fastest in the Big Sky this season.  Doucette is currently ranked 19^th in the nation in the event.  He followed that performance up by winning the 200-meters as well.  He finished at 21.91 seconds and is currently ranked second in the Big Sky in the event.
 
Short dominated the shot throw competition.  He threw a personal-best 18.97 meters (62-3.00), breaking the Big Sky indoor record, set in 2007, by 0.50 inches.  The throw is the eighth best in the nation this season.  Short also competed in the weight throw, taking seventh.
 
Idaho is back in action this week, with a quick trip over to Pullman.
 
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