CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The following runners have been recognized as Atlantic Coast Conference Cross Country Performers of the Week following their standout performances from Oct. 16-22.
ACC Men’s Performer of the Week – Gabriel Planty, R-So., Syracuse
Syracuse closed out the season by sweeping the top four spots at the John Reif Memorial hosted by Cornell in Ithaca, New York, on Friday. Gabriel Planty finished in fourth to lead the men in an Orange jersey, finishing the 5k race in 15:06.7. He finished behind three unattached runners from Syracuse.
ACC Women’s Performer of the Week – Caroline Kirby, R-So., Syracuse
Kirby finished second overall, earning the top finish in a Syracuse uniform at the John Reif Memorial, completing the 5K in 17:28.9. The Orange claimed the top six spots in the women’s race on Friday closing out the regular season.
Florida State University will host the 2023 ACC Cross Country Championships on Friday, October 29, at the Apalachee Regional Park. The Men’s 8K Championship will begin at 8:40 a.m. ET, followed by the Women’s 6K Championship at 9:30 a.m. ACC Network will have live coverage of both races, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
2023 ACC Men’s Performer of the Week
Sept. 5 – Abdirizak Ibrahim, Sr., Florida State
Sept. 12 – Perry Mackinnon, R-Sr., Syracuse
Sept. 19 – Josh Methner, Jr., Notre Dame
Sept. 26 – Parker Wolfe, Jr., North Carolina
Oct. 3 – David Mullarky, Jr., Florida State
Oct. 10 – Paul Specht, Jr., Wake Forest
Oct. 17 – Rocky Hansen, Fr., Wake Forest
2023 ACC Women’s Performer of the Week
Sept. 5 – Alyson Churchill, R-Jr., Florida State
Sept. 12 – Sophia Jacobs-Townsley, R-Sr., Syracuse
Sept. 19 – Alyson Churchill, R-Jr., Florida State
Sept. 26 – Margot Appleton, Jr., Virginia
Oct. 3 – Kelsey Chmiel, Sr., NC State
Oct. 10 – Emma Douglass, So., Wake Forest
Oct. 17 – Katelyn Tuohy, Sr., NC State
2023 ACC Men’s Freshman of the Week
Sept. 5 – Aiden Neal, Fr., North Carolina
Sept. 26 – Rocky Hansen, Fr., Wake Forest
Oct. 3 – Innocent Ntwali, Fr., Louisville
Oct. 17 – Rocky Hansen, Fr., Wake Forest
2023 Women’s Freshman of the Week
Sept. 5 – Thais Rolly, Fr., Duke
Sept. 12 – Camy Kiser, Fr., Pitt
Sept. 19 – Gladys Chepngetich, Fr., Clemson
Sept. 26 – Gillian Bushee, Fr., Virginia
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