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NCAA Division I Regional Athletes of the Year

Great Lakes Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Robert Liking, Wisconsin Rachel Forsyth, Michigan State
2023 Tom Brady, Michigan Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame
2022 Barry Keane, Butler Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame
2021 Morgan Beadlescomb, Michigan State Maddy Denner, Notre Dame
2020 Danny Kilrea, Notre Dame Jenna Magness, Michigan State
2019 Aaron Bienenfeld, Cincinatti Alicia Monson, Wisconsin
2018 Jaret Carpenter, Purdue Alicia Monson, Wisconsin
2017 Ben Flanagan, Michigan Katherine Receveur, Indiana
2016 Morgan McDonald, Wisconsin Erin Finn, Michigan
2015 Mason Ferlic, Michigan Molly Seidel, Notre Dame
2014
John Mascari, Indiana State Leah O’Connor, Michigan State
2013 John Mascari, Indiana State
Juli Accurso, Ohio
2012
Mohammed Ahmed, Wisconsin
Juli Accurso, Ohio
2011
Callum Hawkins, Butler
Danielle Tauro, Michigan
2010
Eric Finan, Cincinnati
Emily MacLeod, Michigan State
2009
Jeff See, Ohio State
Emily MacLeod, Michigan State
2008
Patrick Smyth, Notre Dame
Nicole Bush, Michigan State
2007
Patrick Smyth, Notre Dame
Nicole Edwards, Michigan
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Brian Olinger, The Ohio State
Victoria Mitchell, Butler
2004
Nate Brannen, Michigan
Rebecca Walter, Michigan
2003
Gavin Thompson, Eastern Michigan
Molly Huddle, Notre Dame
2002
Boaz Cheboiywo, Eastern Michigan
Briana Shook, Toledo
2001
Boaz Cheboiywo, Eastern Michigan
Bethany Brewster, Wisconsin
2000
Luke Watson, Notre Dame
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Julius Mwangi, Butler
(missing information)

Mid-Atlantic Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Liam Murphy, Villanova Ceili McCabe, West Virginia
2023 Liam Murphy, Villanova Chloe Scrimgeour, Georgetown
2022 Liam Murphy, Villanova Ceili McCabe, West Virginia
2021 Haftu Strintzos, Villanova Ceili McCabe, West Virginia
2020 Haftu Strintzos, Villanova Maggie Donahue, Georgetown
2019 Camren Fishcer, Princeton Lydia Olivere, Villanova
2018 Casey Comber, Villanova Rachel McArthur, Villanova
2017 Jonathan Green, Georgetown Bella Burda, Villanova
2016 Patrick Tiernan, Villanova Tessa Barrett, Penn State
2015 Patrick Tiernan, Villanova Blanca Fernandez, Temple
2014
Matt Fischer, Penn State Katrina Coogan, Georgetown
2013 Patrick Tiernan, Villanova Emily Lipari, Villanova
2012
Travis Mahoney, Temple
Nicky Akande, Villanova
2011
Donn Cabral, Princeton
Sheila Reid, Villanova
2010
Ayalew Taye, Georgetown
Sheila Reid, Villanova
2009
Andrew Bumbalough, Georgetwon
Sheila Reid, Villanova
2008
Andrew Bumbalough, Georgetown
Francis Koons, Villanova
2007
Bobby Curtis, Villanova
Melissa Grelli, Georgetown
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Fleet Howard, Georgetown
Cack Ferrell, Princeton
2004
Rod Koborsi, Georgetown
Maureen McCandless, Pittsburgh
2003
Dan Mazzacco, Pennsylvania State
Treniere Clement, Georgetown
2002
Mike Smith, Georgetown
Megan Metcalfe, West Virginia
2001
Adrian Blincoe, Villanova
Marni Kruppa, Georgetown
2000
Stephen Ondieki, Fairleigh Dickinson, Metropolitan
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Daniel Kinyua, Mount St. Mary’s
(missing information)

Midwest Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Brian Musau, Oklahoma State Leah Jeruto, Oklahoma
2023 Denis Kipngetich, Oklahoma State Billah Jepkirui, Oklahoma State
2022 Alex Maier, Oklahoma State Natalie Cook, Oklahoma State
2021 Wesley Kiptoo, Iowa State Cailie Logue, Iowa State
2020 Wesley Kiptoo, Iowa State Taylor Roe, Oklahoma State
2019 Edwin Kurgat, Iowa State Cailie Logue, Iowa State
2018 Edwin Kurgat, Iowa State Cailie Logue, Iowa State
2017 Jonathan Davis, Illinois Karissa Schweizer, Missouri
2016 Luke Traynor, Tulsa Karissa Schweizer, Missouri
2015 Marc Scott, Tulsa Erin Teschuk, North Dakota State
2014
Kirubel Erassa, Oklahoma State Courtney Frerichs, UMKC
2013
Chris O’Hare, Tulsa
Crystal Nelson, Iowa State
2012
Chris O’Hare, Tulsa
Betsy Saina, Iowa State
2011
Hassan Mead, Minnesota
Aliphine Tuliamuk, Wichita State
2010
Colby Lowe, Oklahoma State
Stephanie Price, Minnesota
2009
Hassan Mead, Minnesota
Angela Bizzarri, Illinois
2008
Hassan Mead, Minnesota
Racheal Marchand, Iowa
2007
Trent Hoerr, Illinois
Diane Nukuri, Iowa
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Antonio Vega, Minnesota, Twin Cities
Desiraye Osburn, Wichita State
2004
Andrew Carlson, Minnesota, Twin Cities
Cassie Hunt, Illinois, Champaign
2003
Mindaugasa Pukstas, Oklahoma State
Amanda Bales, Missouri, Columbia
2002
Andrew Carlson, Minnesota, Twin Cities
Amy Mortimer, Kansas State
2001
Shadrack Kimeli, Kansas State
Siri Alfheim, Oklahoma State
2000
Daniel Kinyua, Iowa State
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Chris Bailey, Illinois State
(missing information)

Mountain Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Habtom Samuel, New Mexico Pamela Kosgei, New Mexico
2023 Habtom Samuel, New Mexico Gracelyn Larkin, Northern Arizona
2022 Nico Young, Northern Arizona Elise Stearns, Northern Arizona
2021 Conner Mantz, BYU Whittni Orton, BYU
2020 Conner Mantz, BYU Mahala Norris, Air Force
2019 Geordie Beamish, Northern Arizona Weini Kelati, New Mexico
2018 Joe Klecker, Colorado Weini Kelati, New Mexico
2017 Joe Klecker, Colorado Ednah Kurgat, New Mexico
2016 Futsum Zienasellassie, Northern Arizona Alice Wright, New Mexico
2015 Anthony Rotich, UTEP Hannah Everson, Air Force
2014
Anthony Rotich, UTEP Alice Wright, New Mexico
2013
Kennedy Kithuka, Texas Tech
Sammy Silva, New Mexico
2012
Kennedy Kithuka, Texas Tech
Risper Kimaiyo, UTEP
2011
Miles Batty, BYU
Risper Kimaiyo, UTEP
2010
David McNeill, Northern Arizona
Risper Kimaiyo, UTEP
2009
David McNeill, Northern Arizona
Jenny Barringer, Colorado
2008
David McNeill, Northern Arizona
Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech
2007
Lopez Lomong, Northern Arizona
Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Billy Nelson, Colorado
Johanna Nilsson, Northern Arizona
2004
Matt Gonzales, New Mexico
Renee Metivier, Colorado
2003
Dathan Ritzenhein, Colorado
Michaela Mannova, Brigham Young
2002
Jorge Torres, Colorado
Michaela Mannova, Brigham Young
2001
Jorge Torres, Colorado
Jodi Hughes, Colorado
2000
Jorge Torres, Colorado
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Adam Goucher, Colorado
(missing information)

Northeast Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Graham Blanks, Harvard Chloe Thomas, Connecticut
2023 Graham Blanks, Harvard Maia Ramsden, Harvard
2022 Graham Blanks, Harvard Maia Ramsden, Harvard
2021 Graham Blanks, Harvard Kayley DeLay, Yale
2020 Jack O’Leary, Iona Emily Mackay, Binghamton
2019 Alex Masai, Hofstra Hannah Reinhardt, Albany
2018 Paul Hogan, UMass Lowell Shannon Malone, Syracuse
2017 Justyn Knight, Syracuse Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire
2016 Justyn Knight, Syracuse Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire
2015 Justyn Knight, Syracuse Dana Giordano, Dartmouth
2014
Jake Byrne, Iona Kate Avery, Iona
2013 Maksim Korolev, Harvard
Abbey D’Agostino, Dartmouth
2012
Mitch Goose, Iona
Abbey D’Agostino, Dartmouth
2011
Leonard Korir, Iona
Abbey D’Agostino, Dartmouth
2010
Leonard Korir, Iona
Lucy Van Dalen, Stony Brook
2009
Ryan Sheridan, Iona
Katie Hursey, Syracuse
2008
Mohamed Khadraoui, Iona
Danette Doetzel, Providence
2007
Max Smith, Providence
Danette Doetzel, Providence
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Richard Kiplagat, Iona
Fiona Crombie, Providence
2004
Bruce Hyde, Cornell
Kim Smith, Providence
2003
Richard Kiplagat, Iona
Kim Smith, Providence
2002
Tom McArdle, Dartmouth
Kate O’Neill, Yale
2001
Dan Wilson, Connecticut
Megan Guiney, Boston
2000
Keith Kelly, Providence
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Keith Kelly, Providence
(missing information)

South Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Allan Kiplagat, Middle Tennessee Doris Lemngole, Alabama
2023 Victor Kiprop, Alabama Parker Valby, Florida
2022 Dylan Jacobs, Tennessee Parker Valby, Florida
2021 Adriaan Wildschutt, Florida State Mercy Chelangat, Alabama
2020 Adriaan Wildschutt, Florida State Mercy Chelangat, Alabama
2019 Gilbert Kigen, Alabama Joyce Kimeli, Auburn
2018 Alfred Chelanga, Alabama Militsa Mircheva, Florida State
2017 Gilbert Kigen, Alabama Samantha Drop, Georgia
2016 Jacob Choge, Middle Tennessee Anne-Marie Blaney, UCF
2015 Antibahs Kosgei, Alabama Chelsea Blaase, Tennessee
2014
Ty McCormack, Auburn Colleen Quigley, Florida State
2013 Mark Parrish, Florida Colleen Quigley, Florida State
2012
Jakub Zivec, Florida State
Violah Lagat, Florida State
2011
David Forrester, Florida State
Amanda Winslow, Florida State
2010
Ciaran O’Lionaird, Florida State
Kristie Krueger, Georgia
2009
Felix Kibioywo, Auburn
Rebecca Lowe, Florida
2008
Felix Kiboiywo, Auburn
Hollie Knight, Auburn
2007
Felix Kiboiywo, Auburn
Susan Kuijken, Florida State
2006
Barnabas Kirui, Ole Miss
Susan Kuijken, Florida State
2005
Tonny Okello, South Alabama
Shannon Womack, Tennessee
2004
Steve Zieminski, Florida
Angela Homan, Auburn
2003
Simon Ngata, Georgia
Vicky Gill, Florida
2002
David Kimani, Alabama
Vicky Gill, Florida State
2001
David Kimani, Alabama
Renee Metivier, Georgia Tech
2000
David Kimani, Alabama
Sharon Dickie, Tennessee
1999
David Kimani, South Alabama
Catherine Berry, East Tennessee State
1998
Nic Cider, Tennessee
Minna Rasimus, South Florida

South Central Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Yaseen Abdalla, Arkansas Paityn Noe, Arkansas
2023 Patrick Kiprop, Arkansas Sydney Thorvaldson, Arkansas
2022 Patrick Kiprop, Arkansas Isabel Van Camp, Arkansas
2021 Amon Kemboi, Arkansas Grace Forbes, Rice
2020 Amon Kemboi, Arkansas Grace Forbes, Rice
2019 Sam Worley, Texas Taylor Werner, Arkansas
2018 Jamie Crowe, Lamar Katrina Robinson, Arkansas
2017 Emmanuel Rotich, Tulane Nikki Hiltz, Arkansas
2016 Emmanuel Rotich, Tulane Devin Clark, Arkansas
2015 Brian Barraza, Houston Dominique Scott, Arkansas
2014
Stanley Kebenei, Arkansas Dominique Scott, Arkansas
2013 Kemoy Campbell, Arkansas Marielle Hall, Texas
2012
Henry Lelei, Texas A&M
Marielle Hall, Texas
2011
Henry Lelei, Texas A&M
Silje Fjortoft, SMU
2010
Festus Kigen, TCU
Nicole Mericle, Rice
2009
Dorian Ulrey, Arkansas
Silje Fjortoft, SMU
2008
Shadrack Songok, Texas A&M
Nicole Mericle, Rice
2007
Shadrack Songok, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Silje Fjortoft, SMU
2006
(missing information)
Rachael Forish, SMU
2005
Wesley Keating, Texas, Pan American
Brittany Brockman, Baylor
2004
Josephat Boit, Arkansas
Mary Kinyanjui, Texas Christian
2003
Paul Morrisson, Texas
Mary Kinyanjui, Texas Christian
2002
Alistair Cragg, Arkansas
Karin Van Rooyen, Southern Methodist
2001
Dan Lincoln, Arkansas
Andriena Byrd, Arkansas
2000
Eliud Njubi, Texas Christian
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Mike Power, Arkansas
(missing information)

Southeast Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Dylan Schubert, Furman Grace Hartman, NC State
2023 Parker Wolfe, North Carolina Katelyn Tuohy, NC State
2022 Parker Wolfe, North Carolina Katelyn Tuohy, NC State
2021 Athanas Kioko, Campbell Kelsey Chmiel, NC State
2020 Zach Facioni, Wake Forest Hannah Steelman, NC State
2019 Peter Seufer, Virginia Tech Elly Henes, NC State
2018 James Sugira, Eastern Kentucky Dorcas Wasike, Louisville
2017 Lawrence Kipkoech, Campbell Caroline Sang, Charlotte
2016 Amon Terer, Campbell Annie Bothma, Coastal Carolina
2015 Thomas Curtin, Virginia Tech Letitia Saayman, Coastal Carolina
2014
Luis Vargas, Elon Annie LeHardy, North Carolina
2013 Paul Chelimo, UNC-Greensboro Emily Stites, William & Mary
2012
Soufiane Bouchikhi, Eastern Kentucky
Cally Macumber, Kentucky
2011
Ryan Hill, NC State
Kendra Schaaf, North Carolina
2010
Sam Chelanga, Liberty
Laura Hoer, NC State
2009
Sam Chelanga, Liberty
Catherine White, Virginia
2008
Sam Chelanga, Liberty
Tasmin Fanning, Virginia Tech
2007
Josh McDougal, Liberty
Brianna Felnagle, North Carolina
2006
(missing information)
(missing information)
2005
Josh McDougal, Liberty
Shannon Rowbury, Duke
2004
Josh McDougal, Liberty
Carol Henry, North Carolina
2003
Thomas Morgan, Kentucky
Shalane Flanagan, North Carolina
2002
Jason Meany, Clemson
Shalane Flanagan, North Carolina
2001
Sean Graham, William & Mary
Shalane Flanagan, North Carolina
2000
Terry Brennan, Duke
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Russ Coleman, James Madison
(missing information)

West Region

Year
Men
Women
2024 Matt Strangio, Portland Amy Bunnage, Stanford
2023 Ky Robinson, Stanford Kaylee Mitchell, Oregon State
2022 Charles Hicks, Stanford Kaylee Mitchell, Oregon State
2021 Charles Hicks, Stanford Julia Heymach, Stanford
2020 Charles Hicks, Stanford Ella Donaghu, Stanford
2019 Andrew Jordan, Washington Ella Donaghu, Stanford
2018 Nick Hauger, Portland Allie Ostrander, Boise State
2017 Emmanuel Roudolff-Levisse, Portland Charlotte Taylor, San Francisco
2016 Edward Cheserek, Oregon Amy-Eloise Neale, Washington
2015 Edward Cheserek, Oregon Allie Ostrander, Boise State
2014
Maksim Korolev, Stanford Shelby Houlihan, Arizona State
2013 Edward Cheserek, Oregon Emma Bates, Boise State
2012
Lawi Lalang, Arizona
Jordan Hasay, Oregon
2011
Lawi Lalang, Arizona
Jordan Hasay, Oregon
2010
Trevor Dunbar, Portland
Jordan Hasay, Oregon
2009
Chris Derrick, Stanford
Kendra Schaaf, Washington
2008
Galen Rupp, Oregon
Alex Kosinski, Oregon
2007
Galen Rupp, Oregon
Teresa McWalters, Stanford
2006
Neftalem Araia, Stanford
Arianna Lambie, Stanford
2005
Robert Cheseret, Arizona
Arianna Lambie, Stanford
2004
Ryan Hall, Stanford
Alicia Craig, Stanford
2003
Ian Dobson, Stanford
Alicia Craig, Stanford
2002
Don Sage, Stanford
Alicia Craig, Stanford
2001
Grant Robison, Stanford
Tara Chaplin, Arizona
2000
Jonathan Riley, Stanford
(missing information)
1999
(missing information)
(missing information)
1998
Abdi Abdirahman, Arizona
(missing information)

Region Athletes of the Year – Past Regions

The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.

Region I

Year
Men
1997
Travis Landrenth, Connecticut
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Sam Wilbur, Dartmouth

Region II

Year
Men
1997
Justin McCarthy, Georgetown
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Bryan Spoonire, Seton Hall

Region III

Year
Men
1997
Matt Lane, William and Mary
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Tony Casey, Tennessee, Knoxville

Region IV

Year
Men
1997
Kevin Sullivan, Michigan
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Kevin Sullivan, Michigan

Region V

Year
Men
1997
Jerden Broekzitter, Nebraska, Lincoln
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Ian Robinson, Iowa State

Region VI

Year
Men
1997
Ryan Wilson, Arkansas
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Jason Bunston, Arkansas

Region VII

Year
Men
1997
Adam Goucher, Colorado
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Adam Goucher, Colorado

Region VIII

Year
Men
1997
Mebrahtom Keflezighi, California, Los Angeles
1996
(missing information)
1995
(missing information)
1994
Martin Keino, Arizona
About the Award

NCAA DI Cross Country Regional Athlete of the Year History Quick Links NCAA Division I Regional Athletes of the Year Great Lakes Region Year Men Women 2024 Robert Liking, Wisconsin Rachel Forsyth, Michigan State 2023 Tom Brady, Michigan Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame 2022 Barry Keane, Butler Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame 2021 Morgan Beadlescomb, Michigan State […]