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Carrick Denker and Garrett MacQuiddy take top spots.
Cal Men Take Third, Women Place Fourth
SAN FRANCISCO – California cross country’s Carrick Denker won the men’s race in the season-opening USF Invitational, with fellow Golden Bear graduate student Garrett MacQuiddy finishing second. This marked the first time a Cal men’s runner won a race since 2018. This is also the first time the Cal men produced a 1-2 finish since 2016, with both the 2018 feat and the 2016 1-2 finish taking place at the USF Invitational.
Powered by Denker’s and MacQuiddy’s finishes, the Cal men’s team finished third, while the Cal women took fourth place.
“I was really happy to have Carrick with me the whole race. We were working together and sticking in the front pack, never more than a second apart. We both felt really good during the race, and I love running with teammates,” MacQuiddy said. “We’ve been racing and training together for over four years, and I feel more confident in myself when I’ve got Carrick next to me. I’m looking forward to our next race in Minnesota.”
Sophomore Alex Lodewick crossed the line in 24:59.6, finishing in 18th place and giving the Cal men three Bears in the top 25. In his debut season as a Cal Bear, transfer junior Antoine Moret ran a 25:20 and placed 34th overall. Junior John Sesteaga made it to 37th place, posting a time of 25:24.1.
On the women’s side, four Bears finished in the top 40, with Addie Johnson as the first Cal finisher in eighth place. She posted a time of 21:04.5. In 12th place, fellow sophomore Sophie Tau ended in 21:38.3. In their debut seasons, Sarah Perkins and Sabine Kim posted their first collegiate times of 22:07.1 and 22:29.3. They claimed 22nd place and 38th place, respectively.
“I am pleased with the team’s effort today. Garrett and Carrick executed the race perfectly – very in control and within themselves. It’s going to be an exciting year,” said Cal head coach Bobby Lockhart.
Next up is the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sept. 20.
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