<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3w0YuF_0wDihifp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3w0YuF_0wDihifp00" width="945" height="630" >The Clemson cross country teams competed at the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, achieving a fifth-place finish for the women and sixth for the men. Despite some top runners sitting out, both teams showcased strong performances, with Head Coach Vicky Pounds expressing optimism for the upcoming ACC Championships. Freshman Silvia Jelelgo led the women's team, finishing third in the 6k, while senior Sawyer Dagan was the top finisher for the men in the 8k, placing seventh.<ul><li>Silvia Jelelgo finished third in the 6k with a time of 19:17.3.</li><li>Saul Dagan's 8k seventh-place time of 23:36.4 is a new personal best.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile both teams secured solid placements, several top runners were absent, which could impact their future performances at the ACC Championships.State of Play<ul><li>The women's team finished fifth overall at the meet.</li><li>The men's team placed sixth, demonstrating competitive performances among various runners.</li></ul>Looking ahead, both the men's and women's teams aim to improve their standings at the upcoming 2024 ACC Cross Country Championships, set to take place in two weeks.Bottom LineClemson’s cross country teams have shown potential with solid individual performances, but they must leverage their depth and ensure all top runners are competing to maximize their success at the ACC Championships.</div></body>

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Women Finish Fifth, Men Sixth at Crimson Classic

The Clemson cross country teams competed at the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, achieving a fifth-place finish for the women and sixth for the men. Despite some top runners sitting out, both teams showcased strong performances, with Head Coach Vicky Pounds expressing optimism for the upcoming ACC Championships. Freshman Silvia Jelelgo led the women's team, finishing third in the 6k, while senior Sawyer Dagan was the top finisher for the men in the 8k, placing seventh.