Charlotte, NC – Members of both the men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Royals Cross Country Challenge on Friday.
The women's team placed 1st out of a field of 17 teams in the 5k Run (Blue) with 37 points. Joyleen Korir was the 1stoverall finisher with a time of 18:05.9. Sara Odierna-Fernandez was close behind, taking 3rd place with a time of 18:53.1. Abbey Bolton took 7th (19:03.4) and Marina Bailey placed 9th (19:16.4).
The men's team took 7th place in a field of 18 teams in the 8k Run (Blue) with a score of 160. Connor George was the first Golden Eagles finisher, placing 8th with a time of 26:06.6. Matthew O'Shea finished 31st (26:49.7) and Ezequiel Canas placed 40th (27:02.5).
Full results of the race can be found here.
Up Next:
The men's and women's teams will race again at the UAH Chargers Invitational on Saturday, October 24th starting at 8:00 am.
