The College of Saint Benedict cross country team has awarded its team honors, with Fiona Smith named the "Most Valuable Runner," Lucy Lyngen as the "Most Improved Runner," and Bridget Tetmeyer and Keiley Maahs earning "Bennie Spirit Awards." The team's achievements include a national ranking as high as No. 24 and a third-place finish at the MIAC Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Fiona Smith became the first CSB runner and eighth in MIAC history to win a national cross country title
  • Smith set a division record with a time of 19:54.1 at the 2023 NCAA DIII National Cross Country individual title event
  • Smith was undefeated in seven races during the regular season and broke the school record three times
State of Play
  • Fiona Smith is a senior mathematics major and was named a DIII Honda Athlete of the Year finalist for Cross Country
  • Smith has 13 cross country/track and field All-American honors
  • Lucy Lyngen, Bridget Tetmeyer, and Keiley Maahs also received recognition for their performances and achievements throughout the season
Bottom Line

The College of Saint Benedict cross country team's record-setting season, individual achievements, and national recognitions reflect the dedication and success of the athletes, positioning them as standout contributors to the sport at both the conference and national levels.