Long Beach State University Athletics
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Phillips Named Big West Cross Country Athlete of the Week
10/18/2022 2:10:00 PM | Cross Country
A record breaking run has earned Michael Phillips the Big West Men’s Athlete of the Week.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Michael Phillips has been named the Big West Cross Country Men's Athlete of the Week after breaking the school record in the men's 8K this past weekend. This is his third weekly honor since he transferred to the Beach last year.
At the Bronco Invitational this past Saturday, Phillips ran a 23:32.5 in the men's 8K setting a new school record. His time beat the previous record set by Heath Reedy in 2011 by almost a full 15 seconds. Personally, it was also 30 seconds faster than his previous lifetime-best.
He finished second overall in the event, but was first among all collegiate competitors. He also cross the line five seconds faster than the next Division I runner.
At the Bronco Invitational this past Saturday, Phillips ran a 23:32.5 in the men's 8K setting a new school record. His time beat the previous record set by Heath Reedy in 2011 by almost a full 15 seconds. Personally, it was also 30 seconds faster than his previous lifetime-best.
He finished second overall in the event, but was first among all collegiate competitors. He also cross the line five seconds faster than the next Division I runner.
For the second consecutive meet, we have new school records!
— LBSU Track/XC (@LBSUTrackXC) October 15, 2022
Michael Phillips moved into the top spot in the men's 8K while Allie Scimia is now the record holder in the women's 6K! #GoBeach https://t.co/7PF2zm2Ea8 pic.twitter.com/sdG8LqcZsL
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