MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – The Colby-Sawyer College women's cross country team continued its 2026 fall slate on Saturday morning, competing against a competitive regional field at the Cardinal Invitational hosted by Wesleyan University at the Wes Fuhrman '05 Trails Cross Country Course.
Rapid Recap:
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Sophomore Jacklyn Anderson paced the Chargers across the 6k course, crossing the tape in 47th place overall with a personal-best time of 23:54.6 to earn 33 points for the squad.
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First-year Abigail Richardson was the second Charger to cross the finish line, recording a personal-best 6k clocking of 27:01.0.
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Junior Kelly Ranta and senior Maisy Hill rounded out the next pack for Colby-Sawyer, finishing with season-best times of 28:42.3 and 29:28.0, respectively.
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Junior Anna Hildreth closed out the Chargers' scoring five with a personal-best time of 33:14.0.
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Sophomore Karolina Otworth and junior Lenah Hellerich provided depth for the Chargers, finishing with times of 33:19.0 and 34:22.0, respectively.
Inside the Numbers:
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Anderson registered a collegiate personal-best time of 23:54.6 to lead Colby-Sawyer, shaving over a minute off her previous best mark which came a year ago on the same course.
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Richardson (27:01.0) and Hildreth (33:14.0) also established new 6k personal bests on the afternoon.
Up Next:
The Chargers return to competition on Sunday, October 4th when they host the Maslan Invitational for the Great Northeast Athletic Conference preview meet.
