Melita Earns Conference Runner of the Week in 2025 Season's First Honors
Bennett Melita of Utica has made headlines by breaking the course record at the SUNY Poly Short Course Invitational, clocking in at 18:49.5. This performance not only earned him the Empire 8 Runner of the Week honors for the ninth time in his career but also solidified his place in the record books, surpassing the previous record set in 2015. As the men’s cross country team prepares for their next competition on September 13, Melita’s remarkable achievement highlights his impressive start to the season.

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