Rachel Whyte Named Sun Belt Track Athlete of the Week

5/6/2026 11:30:00 AM | Track & Field

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Rachel Whyte was selected as the Sun Belt Female Athlete of the Week following a strong showing at the Music City Challenge.

Whyte ran 53.61 in the women's 400m, improving her personal best by over a second and move up to third in the conference standings.

"Rachel has continued to chip away at her ceiling," director of track and field / cross country Marc Davis said. "She has become a fierce competitor, and I am proud of her accomplishments. Her future is bright. I congratulate her on being Athlete of the Week!"

The sophomore transfer from Toronto, Ontario has shined in her first season as a Trojan. She continues to etch her name into the Troy history books, moving up to number two all-time in the 400m.

Troy returns to action on May 13-15 at the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships in Mobile, Ala.