Privilege Chikara, Meridian (Miss.) CC: 2023 NJCAA Women’s Indoor Track & Field National Track Athlete of the Year

Privilege Chikara was named the National Women’s Track Athlete of the Year for the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field season. Chikara, who hails from Zimbabwe, won the 800 and mile at the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Track & Championships in Topeka, Kansas. She clocked NJCAA-leading times in both events – 2:12.73 in the 800 and 5:00.11 in the mile. Entering the NJCAA Indoor Championships, Chikara ranked No. 4 in both events at 2:16.10 and 5:09.15, respectively.