Edgewood College's Williams qualifies for NCAA Championships
MADISON, Wis. -- Freshman Josh Williams became the first Edgewood College men’s cross country runner to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships, when participants were announced today. Williams was the seventh and final qualifier from the Midwest Region and will run for a national title next Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio.

Last Saturday, Williams smashed his own school record at 8,000 meters, running 25:05 at the NCAA Midwest Regional at Lake Breeze Golf Course in Winneconne, Wis. He placed 24th, but had to wait to see if his placement would be good enough to advance him to the national championship. When Washington University, UW-Platteville and UW-Eau Claire earned team at-large selections, Williams became the seventh highest finisher who was not already on a qualified team.

By virtue of his finish, Williams earns All-Midwest Region status from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association. He is the first Eagle men’s cross country runner to earn All-Region.
 

Courtesy of Edgewood College, Sports Information Department, November 15, 2009.