WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Olivia Cosby from the Winston-Salem State University women's track and field team has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Track Athlete of the Week for week one, the league announced Tuesday morning.

Cosby, a junior from Fortson, Georgia opened her season with an impressive performance at the Visit Winston Salem College Kickoff at JDL. Cosby placed third in the 400m seeded with a time of 56.83 and later anchored the 4x400m relay to a total time of 3:58.54, closing her leg with a strong 58.72 split. Her effort set an early tone for the Rams as they launched their indoor campaign.