Duke’s men’s and women’s cross country teams competed against N.C. Central in a 4k dual meet Wednesday on the Al Buehler Trail at Duke. Taking the top five spots in both races, the Blue Devils claimed their first win of the season.
In the men’s race, Duke freshmen Clint McKelvey and Brian Atkinson took the top spots with times of 11:51 and 11:58, respectively. The third spot also went to a Blue Devil, sophomore Dominick Robinson, who timed at 12:16.
“We were pleased today with the way the race turned out,” head coach Norm Ogilvie said. “We had two of our top freshmen finish one and two in the race in their first time wearing a Duke uniform, and this was a chance to get the rust off for some of our guys.”
The women’s side was similarly successful. Seniors Katelyn Bastert ran won the race with a time of 14:15, and Devotia Moore who finished second at 15:35, leading the pack for Duke. Freshman Ashley Berry completed the top three with a time of 15:59.
“We were excited to get the season started today,” head coach Kevin Jermyn said. “We used this race as a structure run, and we aren’t in race shape yet. We used this get ready for what we’re trying to do in November, win a championship.”
Both the men’s and women’s teams will next run in Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 11, in the Wake Forest Dual.
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