Caren Kiplagat Named USTFCCCA Women’s National Athlete of the Week
9/15/2025 3:13:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The announcement comes after a victorious showing in the Crimson Tide freshman’s first-ever collegiate performance
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama cross country freshman Caren Kiplagat was named the Women's National Athlete of the Week by the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association, announced Monday by the organization.
In her collegiate debut at last weekend's Southern Showcase, Kiplagat claimed the women's 5k individual title via a 16:18.76 performance – over 10 seconds ahead of the meet's second-place finisher. Additionally, the feat marked the third consecutive year that an Alabama runner has won the 5k race at the Southern Showcase.
Alabama Cross Country's USTFCCCA National Success
- Monday's announcement marks the fourth time in the last five years that Alabama has been awarded Women's National Athlete of the Week honors during the cross country season
- Kiplagat joins two-time honoree and program standout Doris Lemngole (2023, 2024), and 2021 honoree and program legend Mercy Chelangat
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