Dismus Lokira Grabs Second SEC Weekly Honor of Season

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the second time in three weeks, Alabama cross country's Dismus Lokira was named the Men's Runner of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday.

Racing at the nationally competitive Gans Creek Classic, sophomore Lokira clocked his second top-five finish, in as many meets. His 22:44.10 time was the fastest performance by an SEC student-athlete in a field of 239 runners. Alabama was not awarded weekly honors by the conference the week of Sept. 23 due to no scheduled competition.

Dismus Lokira – SEC Men's Runner of the Week

Second conference weekly honor this season, third of his career
Finished fourth in the 8k Gold Race at the Gans Creek Classic to lead all conference runners
Propelled Alabama to an SEC-leading fourth-place team finish in the men's race, as the Tide knocked off 14 nationally-ranked opponents in the process

Alabama's Weekly Awards in 2024 Season

Sept. 15 – USTFCCCA Women's National Athlete of the Week – Caren Kiplagat
Sept. 16 – SEC Men's Runner of the Week – Dismus Lokira
Sept. 16 – SEC Women's Runner of the Week – Kiplagat
Sept. 30 – SEC Men's Runner of the Week – Lokira

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