Penn State Cross Country Athlete Ryan Watson Honored as Big Ten Athlete of the Week
Key points:
- Penn State cross country sophomore Ryan Watson named Big Ten Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week
- Watson won the Dolan Duals and recorded the seventh-fastest time in the history of the race
- His performance showcases the potential of the Penn State men's team in 2023
Penn State cross country sophomore Ryan Watson has been named Big Ten Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week. Watson secured the award after his victory at the Dolan Duals on September 1. In his first cross country meet representing the Nittany Lions, Watson clocked a personal record of 17:48 over 6K, recording the seventh-fastest time in the history of the Dolan Duals. This is the first Big Ten Cross Country athlete of the week honor for the Nittany Lions since 2018. The team is looking forward to their upcoming home meet, the Spiked Shoe Invitational.
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