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Cross Country Takes Title at Texas Tech Invitational
September 03, 2005 | Cross Country
Sept. 3, 2005
Lubbock, Texas- The Texas Tech cross country squads both captured titles at the Texas Tech Invitational, held at Mae Simmons Park, this morning. Kevin Chelimo was the top Tech male finisher and Violet Chemakwila led the way for the women.
Chelimo finished in first place with a time of 19:03.03 in the men's 6K race. Fellow Kenyan Benson Cheserek clocked a time of 19:29.44, good for a silver finish. Freshman Aaron Greer rounded out the Red Raider top five with a clocking of 20:59.89 and a fifth-place finish overall.
Chemakwila was the top female Tech harrier with a second-place finish and a clocking of 17:21.29 in the women's 5K race. Irene Kimaiyo earned a bronze finish with her clocking of 17:41.03. Katie Leonard clocked a time of 18:34.80 and finished in fourth place. Freshman Asia Diaz rounded out the top five with her clocking of 18:37.32.
For complete results of Texas Tech cross country, visit www.texastech.com
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