UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State cross country sophomore Ryan Watson was awarded Big Ten Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors for his win at the Dolan Duals on September 1, the conference announced Wednesday.
Following a redshirt year last season, Watson took home the Dolan Duals win in his first cross country meet representing the Blue & White. The sophomore clocked a 17:48 PR over 6K, recording the seventh-fastest time in the history of the Dolan Duals. Watson performed well and aims to be a contributor on a men's team that has gained considerable experience and looks to excel in 2023.
The award is the first Big Ten Cross Country athlete of the week honor for the Nittany Lions since Colin Abert won two during the 2018 campaign.
PENN STATE'S 2023 BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
September 9 – Ryan Watson – XC – Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week
LOOKING AHEAD
The Nittany Lions host their one and only home meet of the 2023 season on Friday when they host the Spiked Shoe Invitational. Due to potential inclement weather, the women's race will now begin at 9 a.m. with the men starting at 9:45 a.m.
FOLLOW THE NITTANY LIONS
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