USD's Delaney Smith Wins Summit League Track Honor

Smith earns first outdoor Kwik Star Peak Performer of the Week award for University of South Dakota.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:23pm

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An abstract, energetic painting using bold, neon-like brushstrokes to depict the dynamic motion of a track and field athlete in competition.An early-season award for a standout University of South Dakota track athlete signals an exciting outdoor season ahead for the school's competitive program.Sioux Falls Today

Delaney Smith, a track and field athlete at the University of South Dakota, has been named the Kwik Star Peak Performer of the Week for the opening week of the South Dakota outdoor track and field season.

Why it matters

This early-season award recognizes Smith's strong start to the outdoor season and highlights the University of South Dakota's track and field program as a competitive force in the Summit League.

The details

Smith earned the Kwik Star Peak Performer of the Week honor after her performance in the opening week of the South Dakota outdoor track and field season. The award is given by the Summit League to recognize outstanding individual achievements.

  • The 2026 outdoor track and field season in South Dakota began in early April.

The players

Delaney Smith

A track and field athlete at the University of South Dakota.

University of South Dakota

A public research university located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and a member of the Summit League athletic conference.

Kwik Star

The sponsor of the Peak Performer of the Week award given by the Summit League.

Summit League

An NCAA Division I athletic conference that includes the University of South Dakota as a member institution.

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The takeaway

This early-season award for Delaney Smith highlights the University of South Dakota's track and field program as a competitive force in the Summit League, setting the stage for an exciting outdoor season ahead.