JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters University women's cross country standout Alaysa Chipunov continues to make her mark on the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), earning SIAC Women's Runner of the Week honors for the third time this season following another impressive performance at the Ed Holloway Classic.
Chipunov continued her outstanding 2026 campaign by leading the Lady Tigers at the Ed Holloway Classic, hosted by Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida.
Competing in the women's 6-kilometer race, Chipunov crossed the finish line in 25:20.0 to place 31st overall, recording the fastest time among all Edward Waters runners in the event.
Her performance marked another strong showing for the Lady Tigers' standout distance runner, who has consistently set the pace for Edward Waters throughout the fall season.
The latest recognition comes on the heels of Chipunov's impressive performance at the Sand Shark Invitational, where she placed 14th overall out of 73 competitors in the women's 5K race, finishing in 21:18.3. That performance earned her the conference's weekly honor for the second time this season.
With her latest selection, Chipunov has now claimed three SIAC Women's Runner of the Week awards during the 2026 season, further establishing herself as one of the conference's premier distance runners.
Her ability to consistently deliver strong performances across multiple race distances has been instrumental in the Lady Tigers' efforts throughout the season, providing leadership and a competitive presence against challenging fields of runners.
Chipunov's third weekly honor also highlights the continued growth of the Edward Waters women's cross country program as the Lady Tigers work toward postseason competition.
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