Temple University Athletics

Friday, September 8
State College, Pa.
9:00 AM

Temple University

at

Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational

Elsa Chan
Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Men’s, Women’s Cross Country Compete at PSU Spiked Shoe Invitational

9.8.23 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Both the Temple men's and women's cross country team ran this morning at the PSU Spiked Shoe Invitational. The women placed 5th out of seven schools, while the men finished 4th at the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational hosted by Penn State. The Owls will not compete again till the end of September at Lehigh.

Penn State first on the women's side, while Syracuse finished first in the men's race. Elsa Chan once again impressed for the women, finishing 12th in a field of 74 runners. Elvira Bredin also stood out with a 22nd place finish. For the men, Cole Frank led the pack, also finishing 12th. David Troy, Liem Chot, Josh Christianson, and Mattia Zen all finished top 30.

Temple's Results (women)
12. Elsa Chan (21:40.8)
22. Elvira Bredin (22:04.2)
44. Dominyka  Petraskaite (23:11.3)
63. Molly Demarzo (24.17.2)
64. Emma Kate-Watt (24:36.6)
 
Temple's Results (men)
12. Cole Frank (25:59.3)
24. David Troy (26:25.2)
26. Liem Chot (26:27.6)
27. Josh Christianson (26.30.1)
29. Mattia Zen (26:31.9)
 
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