Date Posted: 9/6/2006

MACON, Ga. -- Campbell runner Alicia Valtin overcame soggy course conditions to finish first in a field of 42 competitors at the Campbell Classic over the weekend. She was named Atlantic Sun Athlete of the Week today by the conference office.

Valtin posted a time of 14:46 in the 4K race, winning for the second consecutive year. She finished 24 seconds ahead of the next finisher, and has won five of the last eight meets entered. Valtin also holds the 5K course record in Buies Creek and the A-Sun championship record.

The Sanford, N.C. native was named Runner of the Year last season, is a three-time All-Atlantic Sun selection and the 2002 Freshman of the Year. She is majoring in Elementary Education. This is marks her fourth career Athlete of the Week nod.

Valtin and the Camels will be back in action Friday, Sept. 8 at the UNC Wilmington Invitational.

The Atlantic Sun Conference announces the Athlete of the Week every Wednesday during the 2006 cross country season.

The 10-member league headquartered in Macon, Ga., includes Belmont, Campbell, ETSU, Gardner-Webb, Jacksonville, Kennesaw State, Lipscomb, Mercer, North Florida and Stetson, with Florida Gulf Coast and USC Upstate to compete in 2007.

Related Links:
 • A-Sun Women's Cross Country