University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Marika Dickel Named Co-Freshman of the Week
10.08.2025 | Cross Country
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the second time this season, Marika Dickel has earned Big South Conference Cross Country Freshman of the Week honors. The league made the announcement on Wednesday (Oct. 8).
Dickel recorded a time of 18:07 at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday (Oct. 4), and was 76th overall in the 309-runner 5K Gold race. She scored points for the Bulldogs as she was Asheville's fourth finisher.
Dickel shared this week's weekly honors with High Point's Olivia Purdy, who competed in the Paul Short Run 6K and finished with a time of 21:57.3 to be the Panthers' fourth finisher.
Dickel and the Bulldogs will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 18, to compete in the Upstate Invite.
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Dickel recorded a time of 18:07 at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday (Oct. 4), and was 76th overall in the 309-runner 5K Gold race. She scored points for the Bulldogs as she was Asheville's fourth finisher.
Dickel shared this week's weekly honors with High Point's Olivia Purdy, who competed in the Paul Short Run 6K and finished with a time of 21:57.3 to be the Panthers' fourth finisher.
Dickel and the Bulldogs will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 18, to compete in the Upstate Invite.
To stay updated with all things surrounding Asheville cross country, follow the team on 𝕩.
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