COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The National Strength and Conditioning Association recently awarded University of Maine student-athletes Katie Page and Michael Zyskowski its annual All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year awards, recognizing their dedication to strength training and conditioning.

Page has been a two-year captain for the Black Bear track and field team. She holds the school record in the discus and led the team in scoring in the 2002 outdoor season.

Zyskowski served as team captain for the Black Bear football team last season. He has set records in the weight room, including 700 pounds in the squat and 395 pounds in the clean.

This year the NCSA honored 186 collegiate athletes from 80 schools with this award.