Sullivan Named AU Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO

American University cross country senior student-athlete Julia Sullivan has been recognized as the AU Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO, Department of Athletics officials announced Monday.

Sullivan posted her best career finish at the 2013 Patriot League Cross Country Championships on Saturday afternoon. The Northampton, Mass. native earned All-Patriot League Second Team honors with her 11th place result, leading the women’s team to a sixth place finish in the overall standings. She finished with a final time of 22:32.07 in the event.

Sullivan became American’s first All-Patriot League honoree in cross country since Octavia Rinehardt ’12 earned all-conference honors in 2011.

The American University cross country teams will compete next at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals on Friday, November 15 in Bethlehem, Pa.