Ellen Burbank Named Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week

3/4/2019 3:14:00 PM | Men's Track and Field

MORAGA, Calif – Ellen Burbank was named this week's Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week after a strong performance for the Gaels at the Cal Opener.

In the 2,000 meter steeplechase, she ran a personal best by 36 seconds with a time of 7:21.38. The freshman has been a strong competitor this season, also collecting a lifetime best the weekend prior with a second-place finish in the 3K (10:19.26). Furthermore, she had a great leg in the Distance Medley Relay at the Bronco Challenge on February 9, closing the gap from seventh to second place. Her mile time of 5:32.38 was also the fastest on the women's side that day.

Saint Mary's will compete next at the UC Davis Aggie Open on Saturday, March 9.

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