SCIAC Male Athlete of the Week: Eric Kleinsasser, Occidental College

SCIAC Male Athlete of the Week:  Eric Kleinsasser, Occidental College
October 21, 2009

Eric Kleinsasser, Occidental College
Cross Country
(SO, Runner - Glendale, Calif.)
Eric Kleinsasser remained undefeated in SCIAC cross country meets in his career as he won the 2009 Multi-Dual meet by more than eight seconds. The sophomore harrier completed the 8K La Mirada Park course in 26:18.06, which was 8.7 seconds ahead of his next closest competition. Last season Kleinsasser earned SCIAC Runner of the Year recognition after winning both the Multi-Duals and SCIAC Championship races and the win marks his second victory this year after finishing in the top spot at the Redlands Invite to open the season.