We think you're near Los Angeles

Currently in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles Current temperature: 55°F: Current condition: Overcast See Extended Forecast

NCAA Cross Country Championship 2009 results ( video) (photo slideshow)


Oklahoma State's Ryan Vail holds the team championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates after the team won the the NCAA Division 1 Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The 2009 NCAA Cross Country Championships were held today at Indiana State University.

Oklahoma State won the Men's Team 10,000 meter competition with a finish time of 2:30:21 and Sam Chelanga from Liberty University finished in 28:41.3 and won the men's individual 10,000 meter race.

The women's team winner was Villanova University in the 6,000 meter race in  1:42:00, and Angela Bizzarri from Illinois University won the women's individual competition in 19:46.8.  The top three finishing results are shown below:

Men's 10,000 Meter Team Results:
1  Oklahoma State (2:30:21)
2  Oregon (2:31:17)
3  Alabama (2:31:36)

Men's 10,000 Meter Individual Results:
1  Samuel Chelanga, Liberty, (28:41.3)
2  David McNeill, Northern Arizona, (29:06.5)
3  Chris Derrick, Stanford, (29:14.8)

Women's 6,000 Meter Team Results:
1  Villanova (1:42:00)
2  Florida State (1:42:52)
3  Washington (1:43:59)

Women's 6000 Meter Individual Results:
1  Angela Bizzarri, Illinois, (19:46.8)
2  Kendra Schaaf, Washington, (19:51:6)
3 Susan Kuijken, Florida State, (19:57:7)

VIDEO:  2008 Division 1 Men's and Womens' Cross Country Regional in Stillwater, OK
                                                                                  


For more info: Visit NCAA.com 


 Nancy Lancaster is a Sacramento run-walker and organizer of the Running Adventures Travel Club and Five Tool Fitness Running Club. She is also a Realtor for Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, CA.  You can email Nancy at nancy@nancylancaster.com.

Advertisement

Slideshow: NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Photo Slideshow

By

Sacramento Running Examiner

Nancy has participated in over thirty running events, including eight marathons. She wants to share her insights so local runners can make...

Don't miss...