Johnston Named SEC Men's Runner of the Week

BIRMINGHAM – Texas A&M cross country’s Jack Johnston was named SEC Men’s Runner of the Week, the league announced Tuesday In his debut race of the 2026 season, Johnston led the team to a win while putting the SEC on notice with a Watts Cross Country course record in a time of 14:48.3. Johnston bested the previous record by over 20 seconds held prior by Aggie Eric Casarez [1].

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1. 12thman.com · Johnston Named SEC Men's Runner of the Week Sep 8, 2026
2. 12thman.com · Johnston Sets Watts Course Record, Texas A&M Sweeps Aggie Opener Sep 5, 2026
3. 12thman.com · Cross Country Begins Campaign with Aggie Opener Sep 3, 2026

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