MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama senior Micah Tirop was named the Sun Belt Conference men’s cross country Runner of the Week on Tuesday, the third consecutive week he has received the award.
Course Record at Great American XC Festival
Tirop earned the honor after winning the individual title at The Great American XC Festival, where he set a course record. It was his third straight individual title this season.
The victory extended Tirop’s streak of first-place finishes to seven, dating to the 2007 season, and was the eighth individual win of his career.
His performance helped the South Alabama men finish second in the team standings at the meet.
Next Up: Coach “O” Invitational
The Jaguars return to competition Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Coach “O” Invitational in Troy, Ala.
