Three Ohio Wesleyan University student-athletes received Division III All-Academic Track and Field honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, it was announced today by the USTFCCCA.

Freshman Katherine Dortmund (Westerville/Columbus St. Francis DeSales), freshman Kennedy Elfers (Powell/Olentangy Liberty), and sophomore Amarah McPhaul (Muncie, Ind./Daleville) were recognized by the USTFCCCA. 

Dortmund is undecided on a major, Elfers majors in health and human kinetics, and McPhaul majors in health and human kinetics.

To be considered for the award, a student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 and have met either of the following athletic standards: competed in an NCAA indoor or outdoor championship or finished the indoor season ranked in the national top 50 in an individual event or ranked in the national top 35 in a relay event on the descending order list provided by TFRRS.org.

The Ohio Wesleyan women's track & field team also was honored by the USTFCCCA, receiving All-Academic Team recognition.  All-Academic Team status recognizes teams which have a team grade-point average of 3.1 or higher.