From Brandeis University Athletics
For the first time since 1995, both the Brandeis men and women produced a cross country All-American in the same season.
Emily Bryson, now a three time All- American, put up her best showing at the national championships so far. After placing 31st as a freshman and 24th last year, she improved by four more spots for a 20th place finish today. Emily crossed the finish line in 21:13.1, a quick time on a very hilly course. Bryson's finish was also the highest finish at the NCAA Championships for a Brandeis women since Mariko Tansey Holbrook Neveu '03 finished 2nd in 2002. She was the sixth finisher from New England in this year's race, after finishing 9th at the New England Regional. Bryson was also fourth among University Athletic Association runners – after placing fourth at the conference championships.
Bryson becomes just the third woman and fifth person in school history to earn three All-America honors in cross country, joining Neveu '03 and Theresa Patten '94 among the women and George Patriarca '80 and Mark Beeman '82 among the men.
Fellow junior and UAA runner Khia Kurtenbach of U. of Chicago won the race in 20:39.2, as Johns Hopkins repeated as team champions, defeating Wisconsin-Eau Claire in second with the UAA's Washington University in 3rd.