CANTON, Ga. – Mikhael claims third SAA Athlete of the Week honor.
Around the SAA:
Watson Collegiate Classic
Oberlin Regional Rumble
Old Glory Gallop
Conneticut College Invitational
Berry Meet
Fighting Scots XC Invitational
2026 SAA Cross Country Championship
Athlete of the Week
George Mikhael | Trinity | SO | Livermore, CA - Mikhael led the Trinity’s men’s team to a 10th place finish among 43 teams that covered all NCAA divisions. The Tigers were the top Division III finisher in the race and Mikhael led the way with a time of 24:39 to set a new 8K personal record.
Notable Performances
- Tyler Tangel | Maryville | JR | Dawsonville, GA -Tangel, with his recent performance, is now the 2nd-best performer in school history in the 8K. He raced in a competitive field and placed above runners from higher divisions and clubs, while also earning a new PR of 27:05.9.
- Jack Collins | Sewanee | SO | New Orleans, LA -Collins won the Fighting Scots Invitational covering the 8K course in 25:20.4 to finish 13.6 seconds ahead of the field. Collins’ time ranks second all-time in Sewanee program history. His performance helped lead the Tigers to a third-place finish among 12 teams.
2026 Men’s Cross Country Report Archive (AOW)
Week One - Sept. 9: (George Mikhael, Trinity)
Week Two - Sept. 15: (George Mikhael, Trinity)
Week Three - Sept. 22: (Jack Collins, Sewanee)
Week Four - Sept. 29: (Tyler Tangel, Maryville)
Week Five - Oct. 6: (Brooks Johnson, Berry)
Week Six - Oct. 13: (James LeNeve, Maryville)
Week Seven - Oct. 20: (George Mikhael, Trinity)
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