American University track senior student-athlete John Pope has been named the AU
Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by GEICO, Department of
Athletics officials announced.
A native of Carlisle, Pa., Pope registered the first IC4A
qualifying time of the outdoor season for the Eagles at the
Colonial Relays over the weekend. The senior earned the qualifying
time in the 10,000 meter run, posting a mark of 30:45.44 to place
fifth overall in a field of 38 competitors.
American will return to action this weekend with runners
competing at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Games in Lewisburg, Pa. and
the George Mason Spring Invitational in Fairfax, Va. on
Saturday.