Alabama
Crimson Classic
Alabama Cross Country Sweeps Crimson Classic Team and Individual Titles
10/14/2022 1:31:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Victor Kiprop won the men’s race to stay undefeated on the season, while Amaris Tyynismaa led a 1-2-3 sweep on the women’s side of the slate
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On a cool crisp Tuscaloosa morning, the Alabama men's and women's cross country teams swept the top spots in both the team and individual races at the 2022 Crimson Classic, held on the Harry Pritchett Running Course Friday.
Victor Kiprop stayed undefeated on the season, notching his third individual win with a time 23:16.9 over the 8-kilometer course, to lead the men's team to its third victory of 2022 with 31 points, 60 points ahead of second place North Florida.
On the women's side of the slate, Amaris Tyynismaa clocked a 19:39.8 over the 6-kilometer race to lead a 1-2-3 sweep of the top spots, pacing UA to the win with 26 points.
Head Coach Dan Waters Said
"What a great morning for racing. The course was stellar, the weather couldn't have been better, it was just a fantastic environment for cross country. It was great to come away with both the men's and women's team and individual wins. I thought both groups ran well as we fine-tune our races and strategy for the postseason. With the regular season behind us, we're ready to start competing for championships."
The Crimson Classic Breakdown
- Alabama's team victories in the men's and women's meets marked both squad's third of the season
- Victor Kiprop (23:16.9) won the men's race, followed by Eliud Kipsang (23:36.9) in fourth, Hillary Cheruiyot (23:39.6) in fifth and Jacob Harris (24:11.5) in eighth
- Those four were joined by Jacob Wiggers (24:33.6), who rounded out the Tide's scoring five by taking 17th overall, giving UA the win with 31 points
- Amaris Tyynismaa (19:39.8) came away with the win in the women's race, followed closely by Hilda Olemomoi (19:40.0) and Mercy Chelangat (19:42.1) in second and third
- That trio, along with Flomena Asekol (20:33.2) in 10th and Elka Machan (20.42.4) in 12th, gave UA 26 points and the win
- This year's Crimson Classic marked the first time that Alabama has hosted a cross country meet since 2017
Up Next for the Crimson Tide
- The Crimson Classic marked the Tide's last regular-season meet
- Alabama opens the postseason with the SEC Championships on Friday, Oct. 28 in Oxford, Miss.
- Following SECs, Alabama will compete in the NCAA South Regional Championships on Friday, Nov. 11 in Huntsville, Ala.,
- Alabama closes the season with the NCAA Championships Saturday, Nov. 19 in Stillwater, Okla.
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Results
Crimson Classic Men's Top-10
1. Alabama 31
2. North Florida 91
3. Middle Tennessee State 100
4. Clemson 121
5. Auburn 128
6. South Alabama 142
7. Belmont 157
8. Georgia 159
9. Florida State 210
10. Samford 276
Alabama Men's Individual Finishes
1. Victor Kiprop 23:16.9
4. Eliud Kipsang 23:36.9
5. Hillary Cheruiyot 23:39.6
8. Jacob Harris 24:11.5
17. Jacob Wiggers 24:33.6
22. Brady Grant 24:43.1
25. Brady Barton 24:45.7
31. Gavin Saacke 24:59.3
34. Carter Waters 25:05.4
44. Will Pinson 25:14.2
46. Brandon Passmann 25:18.3
76. Rich Saenz 26:09.1
97. Randy Smith 27:00.1
101. Charles Owen Walker 27:17.2
Crimson Classic Women's Top-10
1. Alabama 26
2. Auburn 79
3. Middle Tennessee State 120
4. South Carolina 134
5. Samford 151
6. Southern Miss 153
7. Belmont 177
8. Florida State 214
9. Georgia 243
10. North Florida 249
Alabama Women's Individual Finishes
1. Amaris Tyynismaa 19:39.8
2. Hilda Olemomoi 19:40.0
3. Mercy Chelangat 19:42.1
10. Flomena Asekol 20:33.2
12. Elka Machan 20:42.4
22. Jami Reed 21:11.9
29. Sam McDonnell 21:17.9
30. Lilly Walters 21:18.0
60. Keaton Morrison 21:55.4
67. Macy Schelp 22:05.7
75. Kerri Walsh 22:19.8
82. Leah Kleekamp 22:27.5
93. Campbell Petersen 22:44.2
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