Galatas Named SCAC Track & Field Athlete-of-the-Year
4/28/2010 2:23:00 PM
CONWAY, Ark. – Junior Michael Galatas was named 2010 SCAC Men's Track and Field Athlete-of-the-Year for his outstanding efforts at the SCAC Championships over the weekend at Hendrix College.
Galatas turned in a first place finish in both the 110 meter hurdles (15.63s) and the 200 meter dash (22.45s) to earn 20 team points for the Majors.
In the relay events, Galatas helped Millsaps to a pair of second place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.
The 4x400 meter relay team of Galatas,
Christian Broussard,
Bruce Pears, and
Cameron Varnado held a late lead until the team from DePauw University edged them out down the final stretch.
To round out the weekend, Galatas added another second place finish in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.10 seconds.
Galatas' 32 team points led the Majors to a fifth place finish at the SCAC Championships in their inaugural season.