Oregon cross country stars sweep Dellinger titles
Simeon Birnbaum and Diana Cherotich led the Oregon Ducks to team victories at the Bill Dellinger Invitational.
SPRINGFIELD – At the 20th annual Bill Dellinger Invitational cross country meet on October 9, Oregon dominated both the men's and women's teams with individual triumphs by Simeon Birnbaum and Diana Cherotich. The event took place at Pine Ridge Golf Club in Springfield. Birnbaum secured victory in the 8,000-meter race with a time of 23 minutes, 5.5 seconds, while Cherotich claimed the 6K title in 19:13.4.
Both runners demonstrated strong performances, with Birnbaum emphasizing his hard work and aerobically strong training, and Cherotich noting her lack of fatigue despite a more measured pace. The Ducks secured 28 team points for their 13th Dellinger meet title, surpassing Weber State's 42. Oregon women's coach Shalane Flanagan praised her team's execution, while Birnbaum's coach Jerry Schumacher highlighted his star athlete's improved performance following a standout summer and fall season.
The Ducks will next compete in the Big Ten Cross Country Championship on October 30 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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