CSUN Cross Country concluded its fall season at the 2024 NCAA West Regional in Colfax, Washington, with standout performances from freshman Thomas Achten and senior Elin Markarian. Achten achieved one of the top ten 10k times in school history, finishing 138th overall, while Markarian led the women’s team at 193rd. The men's team placed 28th and the women's team finished 37th in their respective competitions.

By the Numbers
  • Thomas Achten's time of 32:03.6 ranks eighth in CSUN history for the 10k.
  • The men's team placed 28th with 784 points, while the women's team placed 37th with 1,130 points.
State of Play
  • Markarian moved up 57 places during her race, showcasing a strong finish in her final cross country event.
  • The men's team collectively improved their standings, moving up three spots during the race.
What's Next

With a strong finish from Achten, the CSUN men's team looks toward building momentum for the next season, potentially increasing recruitment efforts. Meanwhile, the women's team will need to fill the gap left by Markarian's graduation while retaining strong performers like Ganter.

Bottom Line

CSUN Cross Country's season wrap-up highlights promising individual performances, particularly among freshmen, indicating a bright future as the program continues to develop its talent.