Men's cross country third at Ole Invite, Ruon first overall

Kaitie Eke
September 20, 2008

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - St. Olaf's men's cross country team hosted the St. Olaf Invitational this morning, where they finished third as a team and boasted the individual winner, Dobuol Ruon.

Ruon won the meet with a 25:34 8k. Cullen O'Neill was second for the Oles and ninth overall, crossing the finish line in 26:42. Also scoring for the team were Jon Lambert (27:01), David Green (27:10), and Chris Rivers (27:39).

Placing first in the 12 team field was Minnesota State with 42 points. The University of Minnesota Duluth edged out St. Olaf for second, scoring 81 points to the Oles' 83.

The team will compete next at the Blugold Invite in Colfax, Wisconsin on October 3.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.