Tag: 5th Place

OLLU places fifth in Walking Challenge

OLLU placed fifth out of 16 schools in the Exercise Is Medicine (EIM) Walking Challenge that was held Oct. 28.

President Abel Chávez hosted a one mile walk as part of the challenge and was joined by students, faculty and staff. The effort paid off as OLLU ranked among much larger schools.

The Kinesiology Program offers special thanks to President Chavez, everyone who helped organize the walk, and the entire OLLU community for their participation and commitment.

This was OLLU’s first time participating in the nation-wide EIM event. Ranking among larger universities is a true testament to the spirit of our smaller but mighty community.

The Kinesiology Program plans to host an even bigger and better event next year.

See full results below.

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Men’s cross-country finishes fifth at UIW Invitational

The men’s cross-country team ran the four mile at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Invitational this on Sept. 13.

The Saints placed fifth among mostly NCAA D1, D2 and D3 schools. Finishing in first was UIW, followed by Texas State University, Trinity University and Northern Colorado University. After OLLU were Texas A&M International University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and Texas A&M University – Kingsville. The meet was held at the Windcrest Golf Club.

Assistant Coach Jose Zarate commented, “The men raced very well pushing themselves making bold moves. I am proud of how they ran showing their strength in a long race with the men in the four miles.”

Joseph Gonzalez performed the best for the Saints with a time of 20:23 for 20th place. He was followed by Isai Moran – 20:36, Sabastian Moreno – 21:09, JoseCarlos Hernandez – 21:27, Tony Favella – 21:28, Jayden Turrubiates – 21:30, Kruz Malesich – 21:30, Ryan Aldana – 21:36, Jose Sauceda – 21:55, Vincent Garza – 22:43, Robert Rios – 22:52 and Marc Castro – 23:01. 

The Saints will host the Saints Cross-Country Invite on Oct. 20 at the Windcrest Golf Club in Windcrest, Texas.