University of Indianapolis senior sprinter Robert Gardner and McKendree University freshman thrower Andrew Ellison have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week, it was announced by the league on Wednesday.

Gardner earns GLVC Track Athlete of the Week after winning the 400-meter dash at the Bellarmine Invitational with a NCAA provisional qualifying mark of 47.39, which is currently ranked first among GLVC competitors.  Gardner also finished third in the 200-meter dash and just missed the provisional mark by .01 seconds, crossing the line in 21.46.  In addition to his effort in the open races, he ran strong legs on the winning 400-meter (41.17) and 4x400-meter (3:12.59) relays, which also met the provisional qualifying standards.
 
The Gary, Ind., native earns the first weekly honor of his outdoor career and is the first Greyhound to be recognized since Jerel Flournoy was named Track Athlete of the Week on April 17, 2012.