Sept. 16, 2008
Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
Nicole Bush, Michigan State
Sr., Wyoming, Mich. / Kelloggsville
Bush takes home her first weekly accolade after placing first in the Spartan Invitational over the weekend. The Wyoming, Mich., native clocked in at 21:12 when she completed the 6,000-meter course, 25 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. As a team, all seven Spartans finished in the top eight.
Last Michigan State Runner of the Week: Alissa McKaig (9/4/07)
Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
Ciaran O’Lionaird
So., Cork, Ireland / De La Salle
O’Lionaird placed first in the men’s portion of the Spartan Invitational with a time of 24:44 on the 8,000-meter course. The sophomore has two top-three finishes this season after taking third place at the Michigan Open to start the year. This is O’Lionaird’s first career weekly award.
Last Michigan Runner of the Week: Lex Williams (9/2/08)
