Colorado University Athletics

Athlete Awards

Avery Pearson
Avery Pearson
  • Award:
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week:
    2/23/2026
  • Sport:
    Track and Field
  • Bio:
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Avery Pearson's recorded a historic win for the Buffs on senior night. 
  • She had a historic performance in the women's 800 meters, clocking an altitude-adjusted 1:59.98 (2:00.76 raw) to shatter the previous school record of 2:02.54 set by Sage Hurta in 2021.
  • Her converted 1:59.98 ranks NCAA No. 7 this season and No. 3 all-time at altitude, while her performance moves her to No. 16 on the NCAA all-time, all-conditions list.
    • With Friday's mark, Pearson firmly positions herself among the top contenders entering championship season.
Date
Athlete
Sport
4/6/2026Barrington HargressMen's Basketball
4/6/2026Abbey NechanickyTrack and Field
3/30/2026Danny TragarzTrack and Field
3/30/2026Lily AssiniLacrosse
3/24/2026Lucas WilliamsTrack and Field
3/24/2026Alaina FantaskiTrack and Field
3/16/2026Louison AccambraySkiing
3/16/2026Feb AllasinaSkiing
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Wednesday, April 01
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Monday, August 12
Bailey Hertenstein @baileyh_ Wins the Pac-12 5k Championship @cubuffstrack #gobuffs
Monday, May 13
Pac-12 TRACK Championships - Wrap Up
Monday, May 13