Talented Freshmen to Showcase Skills on National Cross Country Stage

Louisville, KY – University of Louisville cross country athletes Rhune Vanroose and Maddie Seaby are gearing up to represent their home countries in national cross country meets over the next two weekends.

Vanroose, a freshman from Buggenhout, Belgium, will be competing in the Belgian Cross Country Championships on Sunday, November 19th in Hulshout, Belgium. She will be racing in the junior women’s race, which covers a distance of 5620 meters. The meet serves as a chance for athletes to qualify for the European Cross Country Championships, which will be held in Brussels on December 10th. Vanroose has had a successful season so far, with a personal-best 6K time of 21:06.2 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.

Seaby, a native of Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada, will be competing in the Canadian Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 25th at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa. She will be racing in the U20 Women’s 6K race. Seaby has also had a strong season, scoring points for the Cardinals at all four events she participated in. Her personal-best time in the 6K is 20:51.5, achieved at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.

The athletes have been working hard all season to showcase their talents and represent their home countries. The opportunity to compete in these national meets is a testament to their dedication and skill. We wish them the best of luck as they take on the competition!

For more information on the Belgian Cross Country Championships, visit the official website. Likewise, for more details on the Canadian Cross Country Championships, you can find them here.

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