SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Elon’s Allyson Oram has been honored as the Southern Conference women’s cross country runner of the week for her performance during the weekend of Oct. 4-6, the league office announced Wednesday.
Oram was the top finisher for the Phoenix in the very competitive gold race at the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, covering the 5k course in 17:51. The senior from Marlborough, Mass., has helped lead Elon to a No. 12 ranking in the Southeast Region by the USTFCCCA.
Elon will return to action during the weekend of Oct. 18-19. The Phoenix will compete at the Blue Ridge Open in Boone, N.C., on Oct. 18, while select members of team will compete at the NCAA Pre-Nationals in Terra Haute, Ind., on Oct. 19.
2013 Women’s Cross Country Runner of the WeekSept. 4 – Kayla Schneider, Appalachian StateSept. 11 – Teghan Henderson, ChattanoogaSept. 18 – Shaina Sumney, UNCGSept. 25 – Teghan Henderson, ChattanoogaOct. 2 – Danielle McKee, The CitadelOct. 9 – Allyson Oram, Elon