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CLEMSON, S.C. – For the second time this season, Gladys Chepngetich earns a weekly honor as she has been tabbed ACC Co–Female Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. The honor comes after Chepngetich recorded her second, first-place finish at the Live in Lou Classic in Louisville this past weekend. In the Women’s 5k, Chepngetich finished the race in 16 minutes and 14 seconds as she had an average pace of five minutes and 22 seconds. Chepngetich crossed the finish line 15 seconds before the second-place finisher completed the race. The event marked Chepngetich’s second, first-place finish as the newcomer won the Women’s 6k at the Furman Invitational earlier this season. Up next, Chepngetich and the Tigers will head to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for the Crimson Classic on October 13th. For all the most up to date information regarding Clemson cross country, please visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonTrackXC on Twitter and Instagram. ....
CLEMSON, S.C. – After earning a first-place finish in the women’s 6K at the Furman Invitational, newcomer Gladys Chepngetich has been named the ACC Female Freshman of the Week for the first time in her career, the conference office announced on Tuesday. Chepngetich completed the event in 20 minutes and 47 seconds as the freshman stayed with the leading group throughout all four laps. The freshman took the lead in the third lap and was able to use her speed to push herself past the other leaders and be the first person to cross the line. The Clemson women finished third overall in the 6k with help from Chepngetich’s performance. In the two meets she has competed in, Chepngetich has secured a first and second-place finish for the Tigers as the freshman has impressed all so far this season. Up next, Chepngetich and the Tigers will compete in Live at the Lou on September 30th in Louisville. For all the most up to date information regarding Clemson cross country, please ....
CLEMSON, S.C. – In her second event as a Clemson Tiger, newcomer Gladys Chepngetich finishes first in the Women’s 6K at the Furman Invitational. The Clemson women finished 3rd overall while the men finished 4th in the Men’s 6K. “To see Clemson cross the line first is always a great thing to see. Walking away from this one, I see some things we need to work on as a group but overall, especially with the women’s performances, I think it was really good,” Head Coach Vicky Pounds said. Chepngetich stayed within the lead for most of the event as the freshman found herself leading the group in the third lap. In the fourth and final loop, Chepngetich used her speed to push herself past the other leaders and cross the finish line with an impressive time of 20 minutes and 47 seconds. Finishing in the top-25 on the women’s side was Caelin Sloan, another newcomer on the Tigers roster. Sloan crossed the line in 22 minutes and 14 seconds. Also finishing in the top-25 was Maddie Di ....
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Tigers Cross Country team has announced its 2023 schedule, as they prepare to run in their first meet on Friday in Spartanburg. The schedule features four competitions prior to the ACC Championships hosted by Florida State. FULL SCHEDULE: Sept. 1: Eye Opener - Spartanburg, S.C. Sept. 16: Furman Invitational 6K - Greenville, S.C. Sept. 29: Liv @ Lou - Louisville, Ky. Oct. 12: Crimson Classic - Tuscaloosa, Ala. Oct. 25: ACC Championship - Tallahassee, Flal. Nov. 10: Regional Championships - Spartanburg, S.C. Nov. 24: NCAA Championships - Charlottesville, Va. Head Coach Vicky Pounds enters her fifth season at the helm for the Tigers and will look to help lead both groups towards success this upcoming season. Returning on the women’s side are sophomores, Maddie Dineen, who finished first in her opening meet of her freshman campaign in 2022, and Madison Roush, who tabbed two top 20 finishes last season. For the men, senior Samuel Garringe ....