West Texas A&M University Athletics

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2020 Outdoor: Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

2020 Indoor: Did not compete.

2019 Outdoor: Earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Second Team All-American honors as part of the 4x100 meter relay that finished ninth at the NCAA DII Championships running 41.11. Ran a seasonal best time of 21.71 in the 200-meters at the West Texas A&M Last Chance. Ran the anchor leg on the 4x100m relay that broke the school record at the Fearless Champion Open running 40.35. 

2019 Indoor:Competed in three meets for the Buffs including a 14^thplace finish in the 200-meters at the Lone Star Conference Championships where he ran a seasonal best time of 22.06. Also finished 47^thin the 200m at the Don Kirby Elite running 22.68. Finished 48^thin the event at the Texas Tech Open in 22.92.

South Plains College: Was a three-time All-American during his two-year career at South Plains. As a freshman, he finished 12^th in the 400-meters at the NJCAA Indoor Championships followed by a seventh place finish in the 200-meter dash at the outdoor championships for his first All-American honors. He also ran a leg on the 4x400-meter relay that finished second running 3:08.38 in the final. During his sophomore season, he finished 11^th in the 400m and 13^th in the 200m indoors while finishing 15ht in the 200m outdoors. Earned his third and final All-American honor as part of the 4x400m relay that finished third in the final running 3:07.41.
 
Caprock High School: Was a three-sport athlete at Caprock High School playing football, basketball and track & field. He was a multi-time regional qualifier on the track including an appearance at the state meet as a junior after running a school record 21.04 in the 200-meter dash. Earned First Team All-District honors on the gridiron.
 
Personal: Son of Robert Atkinson and Stephanie Martinez. Has four siblings. Plans on majoring in general studies.