May 17, 2025

Justin Fields, Adelaide Aquilla named Ohio State's 2021 Athletes of the Year

Ohio State produces some of the best collegiate athletes in all sports across the country. So it’s not easy to pick one male and one female out of the group. But each year, the Buckeyes announce one male and one female as Athletes of the Year.On Thursday, the Scarlet and Gray announced the 2021 recipients of the award. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was named the male winner while track and field athlete Adelaide Aquilla was named the female winner. These two Buckeye stars will now serve as Ohio State’s nominees for the Big Ten Athlete of the Year Award. That winner will be announced on July 13. COLUMBUS, Ohio –Record-setting quarterback Justin Fields (football) and NCAA and Big Ten shot put champion Adelaide Aquilla (track and field) are Ohio State’s 2021 Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Both will now be placed on the ballots for Big Ten…

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