Lauren Kiley was named the 2024 NCAA DII Women’s Cross Country National Athlete of the Year. Kiley, who hails from Canton, Michigan, captured the individual title at the 2024 NCAA DII Cross Country Championships this past weekend in Sacramento, California. The Grand Valley State star crossed the finish line in 20:28.5, more than two seconds ahead of the runner-up. Kiley was undefeated in three races this season, adding titles at the Midwest Region Championships and GLIAC Championships.