IRVINE, Calif. – Sophomore Shemar Palmer of Fresno Pacific University has been named the PacWest Conference Co-Track Athlete of the Year. Palmer's outstanding performances this season solidified his reputation as one of the premier track athletes in collegiate athletics.

At the NCAA Championships, Palmer secured second place in the 400 meters with an impressive time of 45.73 seconds and placed fourth in the 200 meters with a time of 20.67 seconds. Additionally, he was a key member of the Sunbirds' 4x400 relay team, which earned All-American honors with a seventh-place finish.

This season Palmer set school records in the 200 meters, 400 meters, and as part of the 4x400 relay team. His remarkable achievements have not only brought national recognition to himself but also to the track and field program as they closed the year ranked 10th nationally.

Palmer's exceptional season also earned him the title of PacWest Championships Track Athlete of the Meet. He claimed victory in both the 200 meters and 400 meters at the conference championships, while the Sunbird relay team secured a second-place finish.

Joining Palmer in receiving the PacWest Conference Co-Track Athlete of the Year honor is Shareez Hamm of the Academy of Art.