Cross country runner Cole Gladden has been selected as our Athlete of the Week!

At last Saturday's Long-Short Invitational, hosted by Dickinson College, Cole finished his first collegiate 8k cross country race, finishing in 184th place in 44:19.

"Cole has not historically been a distance runner despite participating in cross country in high school for two seasons," explained Coach Justin Metzger. "The bulk of his running experience is as a short sprinter—the 100 and 200 meters—in track and field. But when Cole heard that we were trying to round out the men's cross country roster, he generously agreed to participate. He personifies what a loyal teammate should be—one who puts the good of the team ahead of himself and his own personal goals," Metzger asserted.

"For his selfless nature and his strong performance in his first collegiate meet, we have chosen Cole as this week's Athlete of the Week," summarized Metzger.

Congratulations Cole!