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 ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9. ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ 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 ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ 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 ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ 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 ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ 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., ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ 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 ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ.edu. Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9.
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