Smith won the triple jump at the Northern Illinois University Huskie Invitational April 23, with a jump of 49-11 1/4 (15.22m). He broke his own UW-Whitewater school record of 49-4 1/2 which he set in 2009. Smith's mark is the farthest jump in the WIAC and is currently the farthest jump in the country by over 12cm. He also won the 110-meter hurdles, crossing the line in 15.26.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Tony Sigrist, Junior, Byron, Minn.
UW-La Crosse, Dave Pergande, Junior, Mosinee, Wis. (D.C. Everst)
UW-Oshkosh, Donald Klitz, Sophomore, Markesan, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Jared Bradfish, Sophomore, Schofield, Wis. (D.C. Everest)
UW-River Falls, James Wrath, Senior, Big Bend, Wis. (Mukwonago)
UW-Stout, Daniel Drewek, Junior, Athens, Wis.
UW-Superior, Dan Solarz, Sophomore, Proctor, Minn.