Wingate’s Finja Schierl is USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week

STORY COURTESY OF WINGATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Official USTFCCCA release

New Orleans, La.----Wingate University freshman Finja Schierl (Darmstadt, Germany) is this week's U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II National Athlete of the Week. Schierl is the first Bulldog student-athlete to receive this award for cross country.
 
Schierl won the D2 National Preview at the Abbey Golf Course and Driving Range in Saint Leo, Florida Saturday. The three-sport standout (XC, track and field and triathlon) posted a school-record 6K time of 21:22.0. Racing in her first official NCAA cross country meet, Schierl helped Wingate finish first in the 10-team field.
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head cross country coach Pol Domenech
 
"Finja had an incredible performance on a tough course Saturday. Her time in those conditions is very impressive and gives us hope for what's to come later this year. Her ability to manage triathlon and cross country deserves some special recognition. She has been able to adjust her training and train with our group for a few key sessions and her level is very high. We look forward to Finja's continued improvement on the triathlon and cross country courses."
 
On the Horizon
 
Wingate will participate in the Royals Challenge on Friday. Queens University of Charlotte is hosting the event at McAlpine Creek Park. The women's race begins at 4:30 p.m.