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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course
The Tigers will race for conference prestige and postseason momentum as Tyler Freiner targets a top-30 finish in the men’s 8K.
On Friday, the Alabama Crimson Tide swept the 2026 SEC Cross Country Championships at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course, winning both the men's 8K and women's 6K team titles.
This performance marks the second time in program history Alabama has claimed both conference championships, repeating their 2022 feat. The men defended their SEC crown with 37 points, the lowest total since 2008.
Caren Kiplagat won the women's individual title with a time of 18:46.5. Dismus Lokira, Rodgers Plimo, and Dennis Kipruto anchored the men's top-five finish to drive the team victory.
Head Coach Dan Waters praised both squads, stating, "I'm just really proud of these two groups." He noted the athletes raced with "purpose and toughness" throughout the championships.
The Crimson Tide now shift focus to the 2026 NCAA South Regional Championships scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida.