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Dimitrios Gkantatsios running at AMU Invite

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Gkantatsios and Bentancourt lead Conquistadors at the AMU Invite

AVE MARIA, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2024) - A program record has been broken for the first time this season following Florida National's time at the Ave Maria University Cross Country Invitational. The AMU Gyrenes hosted various Florida institutions across NAIA, NCAA DI and DII. Notably, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, the University of Tampa and Southeastern University all impressed in the women's 6K and men's 8K races in the early morning dew of Ave Maria, Fla.

For the Conquistador women, Lismar Bentancourt crossed the finish line with a personal best time of 24:01.7 to finish in the top 15. Her time also toppled FNU's school record in the event by a staggering seven seconds. Fellow Conquistador Mia Betancourt finished 99th with a time of 30:58.1.

The men's 8K for the Conquistadors was highlighted by a personal record for Mario Martinez and the memorable debut of Dimitrios Gkantatsios. Martinez recorded a time of 29:16.8 to finish 51st, while Gkantatsios ended the morning two spots ahead of Martinez at 29:14.8.Notably, FNU's men's group came in 12th out of 13 teams.

Men's Times:
Dimitrios Gkantatsios- 49th (29:14.8)
Mario Martinez- 51st (29:16.8)
Michael Kipchumba- 96th (34:25.9)
Leon Kipkoech- 102nd (36:31.9)
Nathaniel Jimenez- 109th (39:31.0)

Women's Times:
Lismar Bentancourt- 15th (24:01.7)
Mia Betancourt- 99th (30:58.1)

Up Next: The Conquistadors end the 2024 regular season on Oct. 18 at the Ed Holloway Collegiate Classic in Lakeland, Fla.

 
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Players Mentioned

Mia Betancourt

Mia Betancourt

5' 4"
Sophomore
Lismar Bentancourt

Lismar Bentancourt

5' 6"
Freshman
Michael Kipchumba

Michael Kipchumba

5' 9"
Junior
Leon Kipkoech

Leon Kipkoech

5' 6"
Junior
Mario Martinez

Mario Martinez

5' 7"
Sophomore
Nathaniel Jimenez

Nathaniel Jimenez

5' 9"
Freshman
Dimitrios Gkantatsios

Dimitrios Gkantatsios

5' 10"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Mia Betancourt

Mia Betancourt

5' 4"
Sophomore
Lismar Bentancourt

Lismar Bentancourt

5' 6"
Freshman
Michael Kipchumba

Michael Kipchumba

5' 9"
Junior
Leon Kipkoech

Leon Kipkoech

5' 6"
Junior
Mario Martinez

Mario Martinez

5' 7"
Sophomore
Nathaniel Jimenez

Nathaniel Jimenez

5' 9"
Freshman
Dimitrios Gkantatsios

Dimitrios Gkantatsios

5' 10"
Sophomore