Oklahoma's Jacob Burcham (Cabell Midland) finished in 16th place in today's NCAA Division I National Champsionships held in Louisville, Kentucky, earning All-American status. He toured the 10K course in 30:06.7 and finished 1 spot ahead of two-time Footlocker Champion Grant Fisher. He was joined by Brandon Doughty (Jefferson) and Matthew Brafford (George Washington) in helping Oklahoma to a 15th place team finish. Doughty finished 82nd in 30:49.6. Brafford was 117th in 31:07.7. There were 252 runners that completed the race.
Splits for the three were:
2K 5200M 8K 10K Burcham 5:45.3 - 20 15:22.1 - 24 23:55.8 - 26 30:06.7 - 16 Doughty 5:45.4 - 21 15:34.1 - 77 24:30.0 - 100 30:49.6 - 82 Brafford 5:55.5 - 135 15:49.2 - 140 24:40.8 - 131 31:07.7 - 117WVU's Millie Paladino (University) finished 77th in the 254 runner field today at the NCAA Division I National Championships held in Louisville, Kentucky. She ran the 6K course in 20:41.6. Her split at the 2K was 6:49.7 and she was in 118th place.
The complete women's race can be watched at: http://www.ncaa.com/video/cross-country-women/2015-11-21/di-womens-cross-country-championship-full-replay
The complete men's race can be watched at: http://www.ncaa.com/video/cross-country-men/2015-11-21/di-mens-cross-country-championship-full-replay
One other note - Syracuse won the Men's team title. They are coached by former Martinsburg High School phenom Chris Fox.