In less than ideal conditions of cold and rain, freshman April VanRyn finished first in the 10,000m in a field of 18 competitors from various college divisions at the Benedictine University Relays. The Tinley Park, Illinois, native crossed the line 45 seconds ahead of the next competitor with her time of 37:39.02. VanRyn has the second fastest time in the NCCAA and 12th fastest in the NAIA.
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Destiny Barclift, Southwestern Assemblies of God University
April VanRyn, Trinity Christian College