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Olree, Robinson Post Georgia’s Top Finishes At SEC Championships
November 01, 2024 | Cross Country
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Sophomore Ryan Olree finished as Georgia's top scorer for the fourth-straight meet while Kate Robinson crossed the finish line first for the Lady Bulldogs in her postseason debut as the Bulldogs competed at the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday.
Fast Facts
· The men placed 11th in the 8k, tallying 272 points behind Olree's 31st-place performance. Olree crossed the finish line in 23:28.6 to continue his perfect streak of leading the Bulldogs across the line this season. On the women's side the team placed 16th individually with 487 points as Robinson completed the 6k in 20:50.9 to finish 89th overall. Robinson was also the Lady Bulldogs' top scorer at the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener, the first race of her collegiate career.
· Joining Olree in the top 40 of the men's race was fellow sophomore Conner Rutherford, who crossed the finish line 40th with a time of 23:40.7. Rutherford has appeared in three of four races for the Bulldogs this season, placing second among Georgia runners each time. Redshirt sophomore Mark Trammell posted a time of 23:59.8 to finish as Georgia's third scorer and 58th overall.
· Senior Zack Truitt and sophomore Luke Churchwell rounded out the men's scorers at the SEC Championships, finishing 72nd and 97th, respectively. Truitt clocked a time of 24:18.5 while Churchwell completed the 8k in 24:44.3. Truitt has now scored at SECs two consecutive times with Georgia.
· Freshman Izzy Yonas followed her classmate Robinson across the finish line to place second among Lady Bulldogs and 99th in the field. The freshman posted a 6k time of 20:56.5 to score in her first SEC performance. Finishing close behind in 110th was Katherine Law, who posted a 21:08.4 to score in her seventh-straight meet dating back to least season.
· In her second-straight SEC Championship performance, senior Gracie O'Neal clocked a 21:30.9 to finish 137th overall and score for the second year in a row. Rounding out the top five for the women was junior Lorel Golden, who finished 142nd with a time of 21:35.3.
· For full results from today's meet, please visit: gado.gs/c9z
Key Quote
"We ended up where we should have," head coach Adam Tribble said. "The teams have made good progress this fall, but it hasn't changed where we are right now in the grand scheme of the SEC. Cross country in the SEC is now at a very high level, and this underscores why it's so very important that we have individuals who are both willing and able to rise to the new challenges to take both teams at UGA to the top level of the SEC going forward."
Up Next
The Bulldogs will continue postseason competition in Tallahassee, Fla., with the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 15. Those who qualify will continue their season at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 23 in Madison, Wis.
Where To Find Bulldog News
Results and recaps from the Bulldogs' cross country season will be found at georgiadogs.com. News and updates from Georgia's track and field and cross country teams are always located on X/Instagram at @UGATrack.
Fast Facts
· The men placed 11th in the 8k, tallying 272 points behind Olree's 31st-place performance. Olree crossed the finish line in 23:28.6 to continue his perfect streak of leading the Bulldogs across the line this season. On the women's side the team placed 16th individually with 487 points as Robinson completed the 6k in 20:50.9 to finish 89th overall. Robinson was also the Lady Bulldogs' top scorer at the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener, the first race of her collegiate career.
· Joining Olree in the top 40 of the men's race was fellow sophomore Conner Rutherford, who crossed the finish line 40th with a time of 23:40.7. Rutherford has appeared in three of four races for the Bulldogs this season, placing second among Georgia runners each time. Redshirt sophomore Mark Trammell posted a time of 23:59.8 to finish as Georgia's third scorer and 58th overall.
· Senior Zack Truitt and sophomore Luke Churchwell rounded out the men's scorers at the SEC Championships, finishing 72nd and 97th, respectively. Truitt clocked a time of 24:18.5 while Churchwell completed the 8k in 24:44.3. Truitt has now scored at SECs two consecutive times with Georgia.
· Freshman Izzy Yonas followed her classmate Robinson across the finish line to place second among Lady Bulldogs and 99th in the field. The freshman posted a 6k time of 20:56.5 to score in her first SEC performance. Finishing close behind in 110th was Katherine Law, who posted a 21:08.4 to score in her seventh-straight meet dating back to least season.
· In her second-straight SEC Championship performance, senior Gracie O'Neal clocked a 21:30.9 to finish 137th overall and score for the second year in a row. Rounding out the top five for the women was junior Lorel Golden, who finished 142nd with a time of 21:35.3.
· For full results from today's meet, please visit: gado.gs/c9z
Key Quote
"We ended up where we should have," head coach Adam Tribble said. "The teams have made good progress this fall, but it hasn't changed where we are right now in the grand scheme of the SEC. Cross country in the SEC is now at a very high level, and this underscores why it's so very important that we have individuals who are both willing and able to rise to the new challenges to take both teams at UGA to the top level of the SEC going forward."
Up Next
The Bulldogs will continue postseason competition in Tallahassee, Fla., with the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 15. Those who qualify will continue their season at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 23 in Madison, Wis.
Where To Find Bulldog News
Results and recaps from the Bulldogs' cross country season will be found at georgiadogs.com. News and updates from Georgia's track and field and cross country teams are always located on X/Instagram at @UGATrack.
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