University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Senior sprinter David Paynotta has been named the Royal Credit Union Falcon of the Week.  Paynotta ran a blistering 60m dash, taking down the Division I competition and winning in 6.72 at the University of Minnesota’s Snowshoe Open.  Paynotta's time was not only of significance in UWRF history, as he broke his own school record, his time also places him among the greats of Division III history, as he is now tied for the 5^th fastest 60m dash ever run in Division III track and field. Paynotta's race secured him atop the current season's NCAA Division III rankings.  The senior's performance was exceptional, regardless of division, as it currently ranks 3rd in NCAA Division II, and ties him for 3^rd in the Big Ten standings, while also giving him a share of the title of "Fastest Man in Wisconsin".  Not to be satisfied with just one win, Paynotta also put up a winning performance in the 200m dash with a time of 22.10.  The time ranks him 8^th nationally and third in the WIAC.