Knutson, a co-captain, led St. Olaf to a second place finish at the St. Olaf Invite on Saturday with her fourth place run.

Knutson is MIAC's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Mike Ludwig
September 22, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Olaf senior Annie Knutson was named the MIAC's Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week on Monday after leading the Oles to a second place finish at the St. Olaf Invitational on Saturday.

Knutson was the top NCAA Division III runner in the event, finishing fourth on the 6K course in 23:08.

She has been the team's top runner in each of the Oles' three races this season.

St. Olaf will run in the University of Minnesota's Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday in St. Paul.

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