Results
MONMOUTH, Ill. – Grinnell College runners claimed eight All-Conference spots while leading the Pioneers to a runner-up finish at the Midwest Conference Women's Cross Country Championships Saturday.
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MWC Newcomer of the Year
Keely Miyamoto '26 led Grinnell with a fifth-place finish, touring the 6-kilomter Gibson Woods course in 23 minutes, 37.80 seconds. That helped Grinnell to 41 team points, finishing only behind champion Ripon College's total of 41.
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Hannah Roark '26 and
Talia Harrison '26 continued the Pioneers' youth charge by placing sixth and seventh in 23:43.12 and 23:46.64, respectively. Roark's time ranks 33
rd in program history and Harrison's is 35
th.
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Emma Schaefer '23 was next for Grinnell, placing eighth in 23:47.89. She is now a three-time All-MWC honoree.
Sarah Torrence '23 rounded out Grinnell's scorers in 15
th place, running the race in 24:04.88. She is a two-time All-MWC recipient.
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Other All-MWC performers were
Megan LeBlanc '23 (17
th in 24:22.89),
Diana Barba '26 (18
th in 24:26.50) and
Mira Diamond-Berman '25 (20
th in 24:35.49). LeBlanc has earned All-MWC honors twice in her career.
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Cristyn Oliver of Lawrence University won the individual title in a time of 22:35.84.
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Grinnell will run at the Luther Saga Cup next Friday.
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