news-category: Athletics Alena Ivanov and Nathan Cremin Take GWU Athlete of The Week Awards for Dec. 9 By Office of University Communications On December 12, 2024 Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9. ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ Runners Post University Records BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a strong first weekend of indoor season, senior Alena Ivanov and sophomore Nathan Cremin from the ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ track and field team have taken home GWU Athlete of The Week In the women’s 600 meters, Ivanov managed a personal best and the second-best time in school history. The London, Ontario native sprinted to a time of 1:41.06 at the JDL Fast Track Early Bird Invitational, placing fourth place in the event and landing in the GWU record books. In the men’s 600 meters, Cremin not only posted the top time in ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ history but placed in the top five among Irish collegiate runners. The Limerick, Ireland native crossed the stripe in 1:20.35 for a win in his event. The Runnin’ Bulldogs return to the track on Jan. 17 and 18 in Roanoke, Va., for the Finn Pincus Invitational. Story from gwusports.com ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´.edu. Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9.
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