Senior Claire Schweller named OAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week for second time this season
February 2, 2026
By Marissa Myers
ADA — Ohio Northern senior Claire Schweller (Paulding) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1.
This is Schweller's fifth time receiving the honor in her career and second this season.
The recognition comes after winning the pole vault by clearning a career-high 3.97 meters at the annual Joe Banks Invitational on Friday evening.
Schweller is now ranked 2nd nationally in the pole vault.
She also ranks 2nd all-time at ONU in the indoor pole vault.
The Polar Bears (23-4 Overall) return to action Friday at the Trine (Ind.) Invitational and the Indy Fairgrounds Meet.