A sophomore from Pendleton, South Carolina, Ronan O’Neill of Southern Wesleyan set the new Southern Wesleyan standard in the 8K with a time of 24:51.80 at the Royals Challenge.
O’Neill’s personal-record time allowed him to finish seventh individually. His time was 40 seconds faster than his previous best time in the 8K. Southern Wesleyan finished in 12th place as a team at the event.
O’Neill has now claimed weekly honors twice in the 2023 season.
2023 Conference Carolinas Men’s Cross Country Weekly Awards
Week 6 (Oct. 9, 2023)
Runner of the Week: Ronan O’Neill, Southern Wesleyan