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Women's Cross Country Stevens Athletic Communications

Lundemo and McAtee Pace Women’s Cross Country at Ramapo Season Opener

Sophomore Trinity Lundemo placed fifth out of 88 runners to lead women's cross country to second place in the first event of the season.

August 30, 2019

Results

The Basics
  • The lead: Sophomore Trinity Lundemo and junior Kristin McAtee finished fifth and sixth, respectively, to lead the Stevens Institute of Technology women's cross country team to a second-place finish Friday at the Ramapo Season Opener.
  • Location: Deer Path Park - Flemington, New Jersey
  • Short Story: Using a 6:45.1 mile pace, Lundemo completed the five-kilometer course in a time of 20:58.44 to lead Stevens' nine-runner contingent, finishing fifth out of 88 runners. Using a 6:47.6 mile pace, McAtee just seven seconds later in 21:06.11. New York University's Siena Moran used a 6:29.4 mile pace to finish first in 20:09.56. NYU won the team event, totaling 30 points to top the nine-team field. Stevens finished second with 52 points and hosting Ramapo took third with 69.

Top Finishers
  • Stevens' top-five finishers were spread by 1:40.82 and the top seven were separated by 3:52.32 in the first event of the season. 
  • Freshman Rachel Pinho impressed in her first collegiate race, finishing 11th overall, with a time of 21:32.98.
  • Graduate student Paige Metzheiser returned to cross country competition and finished 15th with a time 22:3136. Stevens placed four runners in the top-15.
  • Sophomore Caroline Corr rounded out the Ducks' scoring contingent, crossing the line at 22:39.26 to place 17th.
  • Senior Claire Tantillo placed 20th with a time of 22:46.26 and junior Corrine Rybarski placed 35th with a time of 24:50.76 completed Stevens' top-seven.
  • Sophomore Elizabeth LaParch (25:14.80) and first-year runner Estella Clevenger (28:10.31) rounded out Stevens' contingent.

Harden's Thoughts
  • "The course was rolling grass hills and the majority of it was exposed to direct sunlight.  Temperature during the race was around 85 degrees, so it was not a day for personal bests. Our focus today was on executing our race plan, running in groups and moving through the field over the course of the race. Collectively, we did a great job of achieving these goals, and our group continues to improve every day."
  • "Fantastic start to the season by our women's team. They held back early, worked together in small groups, moved up during the second and third miles and finished strong.  Trinity and Kristin led the way for us, staying consistent throughout and picking off remnants of the initial lead pack. Rachel had an outstanding debut, displaying steady pacing, strength, and tenacity over the final mile. Caroline took a risk by going out competitively and she fought valiantly over the final mile to finish as our fifth scorer.  She has made a huge leap in her training and mindset."

Up Next
  • Women's cross country returns to the course on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the annual Ron Stonitsch Invitational, hosted by Vassar College.

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Players Mentioned

Caroline Corr

Caroline Corr

5' 0"
Sophomore
Elizabeth LaParch

Elizabeth LaParch

5' 7"
Sophomore
Trinity Lundemo

Trinity Lundemo

5' 4"
Sophomore
Kristin McAtee

Kristin McAtee

5' 10"
Junior
Corrine Rybarski

Corrine Rybarski

5' 10"
Junior
Claire Tantillo

Claire Tantillo

5' 7"
Senior
Estella Clevenger

Estella Clevenger

5' 2"
First-Year
Paige Metzheiser

Paige Metzheiser

5' 4"
Graduate Student
Rachel Pinho

Rachel Pinho

5' 5"
First-Year

Players Mentioned

Caroline Corr

Caroline Corr

5' 0"
Sophomore
Elizabeth LaParch

Elizabeth LaParch

5' 7"
Sophomore
Trinity Lundemo

Trinity Lundemo

5' 4"
Sophomore
Kristin McAtee

Kristin McAtee

5' 10"
Junior
Corrine Rybarski

Corrine Rybarski

5' 10"
Junior
Claire Tantillo

Claire Tantillo

5' 7"
Senior
Estella Clevenger

Estella Clevenger

5' 2"
First-Year
Paige Metzheiser

Paige Metzheiser

5' 4"
Graduate Student
Rachel Pinho

Rachel Pinho

5' 5"
First-Year