With the cameras filming and flashes popping on national tv, Baker and several of his Dragons’ teammates showcased their talents at the USATF Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, N.M.
Baker ran a 6.62 among the fastest men in the country in the 60-meter dash to officially match his own conference record.
Baker also ran two different times of 6.67 as he prepares to defend his NCAA DII national title in the 60-meter dash.
Baker had also run a 6.62 in last year’s final of the NCAA DII Championships. He has nine of the top 10 marks in conference history in the 60-meter dash.
Baker is one of seven automatic qualifiers in the event in Division II and ranks 11th nationwide this season, including Division I competition.
Baker was also named the USTFCCCA DII Track & Field Athlete of the Week for the first time in his career for his performance at the USATF Indoor Championships, a specific qualifying event.