LOGAN, Utah – Behind a school-record performance, Utah State track & field junior Godwin Charles has been named Mountain West Men's Field Athlete of the Week it was announced by the Conference on Tuesday.  

Charles, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, set the Utah State record for the indoor men's triple jump with a mark of 15.74 meters (51-7.75) to claim the title at the Idaho State-hosted Snake River Open last weekend. Charles also placed second in the men's long jump with a mark of 6.99 meters (22-11.25).   

Charles' mark ranks ninth in the nation and leads the Mountain West this season.  

The transfer from Central Arizona College broke his own record of 15.69 meters (51-5.75) set earlier this season at the BYU December Invite where he also won the men's triple jump title.  

Utah State returns to action on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20 at the Weber State Invite in Ogden, Utah. 

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