From the Red Deer College Athletics:

Shayla Sklaruk

Queens Cross Country Running

Hometown – Stony Plain, AB Bachelor of Education Elementary (2nd year)

Shayla Sklaruk (26:50.53) had a strong race at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross Country Running National Championships in Grande Prairie on November 9.

In snowy and cold weather conditions, the Bachelor of Education Elementary student led the RDC Queens to a fourth place team finish, narrowly missing bronze.

Individually, Sklaruk completed the 6 km race in 11th spot in a deep and talented field of the top collegiate female runners across Canada.

 

Devin Saunders

Kings Cross Country Running

Hometown – Red Deer, AB

Business Administration General Management (2nd year)

Devin Saunders (29:33.32) ran incredibly well at the CCAA Cross Country Running National Championships this past Saturday.

In challenging weather conditions, the Business Administration General Management student rose to the occasion.

Saunders led the Kings to bronze, which was the first national medal for the RDC men.

The second-year competitor from Red Deer placed tenth over 8 km and earned a spot on the CCAA Men’s Cross Country Running All-Canadian team.

For more information on RDC Athletics, the student-athletes and teams, please visit: rdcathletics.ca.