Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Chemadi Named National XC Athlete of the Week
9/5/2017 3:45:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country
First time in program history that an MT XC athlete has earned this honor
NEW ORLEANS, La. – For the first time in Middle Tennessee cross country program history, the Blue Raiders have earned a National Athlete of the Week honor. The US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced Tuesday that Kigen Chemadi was the men's NCAA Division I National Athlete of the Week.
Chemadi earns the honor after finishing first at the Brooks Twilight Classic in Memphis last weekend. Middle Tennessee topped Ole Miss in an early-season matchup between top-25 teams and Chemadi was a big reason for that success.
He ran the men's four-mile run in 19:46.26, pacing 4:56.6 per mile which helped the No. 21 Raiders' to a first place team finish at the meet.
"[Chemadi] is the first one we've ever had get this honor in track or cross country," said Head Coach Dean Hayes. "National athlete of the week is a great honor. He's a guy who works hard and doesn't have a lot of experience. In fact, most of his experience has come since he's been at Middle Tennessee. Kigen has done a great job. He's real competitive and I really don't know what his limits are as the season goes on."
The cross country teams return to action on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the Commodore Classic hosted by Vanderbilt.
Chemadi earns the honor after finishing first at the Brooks Twilight Classic in Memphis last weekend. Middle Tennessee topped Ole Miss in an early-season matchup between top-25 teams and Chemadi was a big reason for that success.
He ran the men's four-mile run in 19:46.26, pacing 4:56.6 per mile which helped the No. 21 Raiders' to a first place team finish at the meet.
"[Chemadi] is the first one we've ever had get this honor in track or cross country," said Head Coach Dean Hayes. "National athlete of the week is a great honor. He's a guy who works hard and doesn't have a lot of experience. In fact, most of his experience has come since he's been at Middle Tennessee. Kigen has done a great job. He's real competitive and I really don't know what his limits are as the season goes on."
The cross country teams return to action on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the Commodore Classic hosted by Vanderbilt.
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