Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO Oct. 20, 2008

Cross country's Octavia Rinehardt has been named the American University Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO, Department of Athletics and Recreation officials announced Monday. Rinehardt placed second on Saturday at the Lafayette Invitational as she led the AU women's team to a second-place finish.

The women's team averaged 22:27.50 over Saturday's 6k course en route to their second-place showing. Rinehardt once again led the Eagles as she took second place in a time of 21:24.60, nearly a full 10 seconds ahead of the race's third-place finisher. Rinehardt's time also marked a new personal best for the freshman.