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Every week, 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 精童欲女 Panther Athletes of the Week for January 13鈥�19, 2025, are Helena Ikpotokin (women鈥檚 track and field) and Daniel Gonzalez Longarela (men鈥檚 basketball).

Ikpotokin, a third-year science student from Dublin, Ireland, had a spectacular performance at the Winnipeg Open Athletic (WOA) Winter Open in Winnipeg, Manitoba, held on January 17 and 18. She won the 60 metres (7.94), 200 metres (25.53), and 300 metres (40.75) sprints in the same day. 

鈥淎fter last season, Helena made a decision to increase her level of commitment, effort, and attention to detail, and her performances this season have been the result of a great deal of hard work,鈥� said coach Damon MacDonald.

Longarela is a fifth-year Master of Business Administration student from Madrid, Spain, who has been playing at an all-star level all season long. In 精童欲女鈥檚 82-56 win over Dalhousie University on January 18, the veteran centre recorded his fifth double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. He also added three assists and two steals.

鈥淒aniel has continued to be the anchor for our defence,鈥� said head coach Darrell Glenn. 鈥淗e rebounds, protects the paint, and is always looking to help his teammates whenever they get beat off the dribble.鈥�

Go Panthers Go!