Oct. 26, 2010
PARK RIDGE, Ill. -
Illinois junior Chris DeSilva has been named the Big Ten men's cross country Runner of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
Big Ten Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Chris DeSilva, Illinois
Jr. - St. Charles, Ill. - St. Charles North
Chris DeSilva earns the first Big Ten Runner of the Week honor of his career after taking first place at the Illini Open on Friday. DeSilva crossed the tape in 25:10, finishing the eight-kilometer race six seconds faster than his closest competition. The junior paced the Illini, who placed four runners in the top 10.
Last Illinois Runner of the Week: Colin Mickow (Sept. 21, 2010)
2010 Big Ten Men's Cross Country Runners of the Week
Sept. 7: Vince McNally, Jr., PSU; Michael Brice, Fr., WIS
Sept. 14: Charles White, Jr., PUR
Sept. 21: Colin Mickow, Jr., ILL; Aaron Simoneau, Jr., MSU
Sept. 28: Ben Blankenship, Sr., MINN
Oct. 5: Andy Bayer, So., IND
Oct. 12: Travis Borchard, Fr., MSU
Oct. 19: Ben Hubers, Jr., IND; Jeff Thode, So., IOWA
Oct. 26: Chris DeSilva, Jr., ILL
