SPARTANBURG, S.C. - UNCG's Paul Chelimo has been named the Southern Conference men's cross country runner of the week for his performance at the Elon Invitational Saturday, the league office announced today.
The Chebiemit, Kenya, native won the invitational title with a time of 23:40 which set a new course record. The sophomore broke the record by 1:14 and snapped UNCG's school record by 40 seconds.
The Spartans captured the team title with a score of 17 points.
Chelimo and the rest of the UNCG squad will travel to Bethlehem, Pa. to compete in the Paul Short Run Friday.
2011 Southern Conference Men's Runner of the Week
Week 1: Alex Taylor, Appalachian State
Week 2: Luis Vargas, Elon
Week 3: Paul Chelimo, UNCG