BETHLEHEM, Pa. (October 5, 2024) – Howard University men's and women's cross country teams competed in the 50^th annual Paul Short Run, hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.
 
During the two-day festivities (Oct. 4-5), HU faced top runners throughout the country at all levels in collegiate athletics.
 
Senior Joslyn Crosby (Bossier City, La.) and newcomer Eyob Gill (Arden, N.C.) led the way for HU.
 
Crosby finished in the top-third, setting a new program record (21.27.80), in the women's college Gold 6K race. She shattered the previous 18-year benchmark, held by Jessica Neal (2006, 21:46.00).

Fellow classmate Camille Egbula (Simpsonville, S.C.) and rookie Mira Martin (Columbus, Ohio) finished behind the Louisiana native, clocking in at 22:57.10 and 23:02.10, respectively.
 
Gill led the men with a 26.15.30 time in the men's college gold 8K event, followed by freshman Habtamu Epley (Chicago) and William Shepherd (Plano, Texas) with marks of 26:24.70 and 27:02.90, respectively.
 
Overall, the men and women placed 43^rd and 40^th, respectively.
 
Wingate men won the 8K race while Harvard women claimed the 6K event.
 
Utah State's Camren Todd took home the men's individual medal (23:18.80) while UConn's Chloe Thomas earned gold in the women's race (19:23.80).
 
On Oct. 18, HU hosts the Bison Invite at Kenilworth Park in D.C.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.