Stanford track and field standout Valarie Allman, a six-time All-America selection, school record holder and two-time conference champion, was named the Pac-12 Woman of the Year.

Two-time Olympian and South Bay native Amin Nikfar has been named throws coach for the Stanford track and field team.

Vanessa Fraser ran to a Stanford record in the 5,000 meters in Belgium on Saturday night.

Four Stanford teammates ventured to Europe, where they shined in track and field competition.

Ashlan Best finished a busy IAAF World Under-20 Track and Field Championships with a fourth-place relay finish.

Stanford completed a banner track and field year with top-10 team finishes and two NCAA individual champions.