University of Minnesota Athletics
Big Ten Announces Men's Cross Country Individual Awards
11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
Nov. 1, 2011
The Big Ten Conference has announced the end of the season awards for men's cross country. Senior Paul Hilsen was named to the Sportsmanship Award List for 2011.
Hilsen, who is a native of Lakeville, Minn., has raced in four races for the Gophers this season. His best finish on an 8k course came at this past weekend's Big Ten Championships after he covered the course in 25:19. It was Hilsen's personal best for the season, as he helped the Gophers finish third, at this year's conference championships.
To be named to this list, student-athletes were chosen as individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. The student-athlete must also be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.
2011 Big Ten Men's Cross Country Awards
Athlete of the Year: Mohammed Ahmed, Wisconsin
Coach of the Year: Mick Byrne, Wisconsin
Freshman of the Year: David Madrigal, Michigan State
Sportsmanship Award Honorees
Jordan Hebert, Illinois
Zach Mayhew, Indiana
Cameron Rieger, Iowa
Zach Ornelas, Michigan
Joe Dimambro, Michigan State
Paul Hilsen, Minnesota
Brad Doering, Nebraska
Taylor Williams, Ohio State
Tyler Corkedale, Penn State
Stephen Schulz, Purdue
Michael Brice, Wisconsin
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