Ourea Busk was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after turning in one of the most inspiring performances at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships in Palmer.
The Unalakleet High School freshman became the first track and field state champion in school history after winning the Division II 400 meter title in 1:01.22.
She burst onto the scene last fall, finishing third at the Division III cross country state meet.
Busk, who has been a force in her region since sixth grade, made her track and field debut this season, and the state final was just her fourth official race at the distance.
The freshman won her first state title like a veteran, starting strong and gradually pulling away from the competition in the home stretch, etching her name into Alaska and Unalakleet history.
The Alaska Athlete of the Week is selected by a panel each Monday.
Have a candidate in mind? Email us your nomination: info@alaskasportshall.org.
Also receiving votes: Zachary Cheyette, Matthew Rongitsch, Isaac Updike