University of North Carolina Athletics
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O'Shea Garners USTFCCCA National Athlete-Of-The-Week Honors
September 14, 2026 | Cross Country
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Following a successful outing at Panorama Farms for the Virginia Invitational, Ciara O'Shea has been named the women's Division I National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
O'Shea garnered the national honors for the week of September 14 after aiding in a team win at the Virginia Invitational while securing an individual win at the event. The Richmond, Ky. native clocked in a 5k time of 16:46.0, eight seconds ahead of the next closest athlete.
The honor marks the first national accolade in O'Shea's collegiate career.
O'Shea garnered the national honors for the week of September 14 after aiding in a team win at the Virginia Invitational while securing an individual win at the event. The Richmond, Ky. native clocked in a 5k time of 16:46.0, eight seconds ahead of the next closest athlete.
The honor marks the first national accolade in O'Shea's collegiate career.
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