McDonald, Byrne collect Big Ten honors
November 01, 2016 | Men's Cross Country
Wisconsin duo recognized after Badgers claimed 48th conference crown
MADISON, Wis. – After leading the Badgers to the program's 48th Big Ten Conference title and bringing home an individual crown as well this past weekend in Minnesota, Morgan McDonald was honored as Big Ten Athlete of the Year when the league announced its postseason award winners on Tuesday.
Joining McDonald in collecting Big Ten accolades was Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Mick Byrne, as Byrne was named the Big Ten Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year. This marks the 35th coach of the year honor that Byrne has accumulated during his esteemed collegiate coaching career, including his seventh Big Ten Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year honor. Byrne also received 17 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year awards while at Iona.
McDonald earned the hardware by dominating the field on Sunday at the Les Bolstad Course in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. The junior crossed the finish line in 24 minutes, 35.7 seconds, over eight seconds in front of the next runner. His success led Wisconsin to the team title, beating Michigan State by three points, which is tied for the second-closest margin of victory in Big Ten history.
McDonald lands himself on a strong list in Wisconsin lore with the Big Ten Athlete of the Year award. He becomes the 14th Wisconsin runner to receive the honor, which was first awarded in 1987. In total, a Badger has claimed 13 of the past 19 Athlete of the Year awards.
The Sydney, Australia, native took home first-team All-Big-Ten honors last season following a strong showing in 2014 that earned him with Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. McDonald joins fellow teammate Malachy Schrobilgen, who finished fifth overall with a time of 24:48.1 at the Big Ten Championship, as current Badgers who have received the Big Ten Athlete of the Year accolade
In addition, Tyson Miehe was UW's men's honoree for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award, while Sarah Disanza was the women's recipient. Â The award is given to one student-athlete from each team who distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
Wisconsin returns home to host the 2016 NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 11 at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course. The meet will begin with the women's six-kilometer race at 12 p.m. (CT) followed by the men's 10-kilometer race at 1 p.m.
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Joining McDonald in collecting Big Ten accolades was Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Mick Byrne, as Byrne was named the Big Ten Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year. This marks the 35th coach of the year honor that Byrne has accumulated during his esteemed collegiate coaching career, including his seventh Big Ten Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year honor. Byrne also received 17 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year awards while at Iona.
McDonald earned the hardware by dominating the field on Sunday at the Les Bolstad Course in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. The junior crossed the finish line in 24 minutes, 35.7 seconds, over eight seconds in front of the next runner. His success led Wisconsin to the team title, beating Michigan State by three points, which is tied for the second-closest margin of victory in Big Ten history.
McDonald lands himself on a strong list in Wisconsin lore with the Big Ten Athlete of the Year award. He becomes the 14th Wisconsin runner to receive the honor, which was first awarded in 1987. In total, a Badger has claimed 13 of the past 19 Athlete of the Year awards.
The Sydney, Australia, native took home first-team All-Big-Ten honors last season following a strong showing in 2014 that earned him with Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. McDonald joins fellow teammate Malachy Schrobilgen, who finished fifth overall with a time of 24:48.1 at the Big Ten Championship, as current Badgers who have received the Big Ten Athlete of the Year accolade
In addition, Tyson Miehe was UW's men's honoree for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award, while Sarah Disanza was the women's recipient. Â The award is given to one student-athlete from each team who distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
Wisconsin returns home to host the 2016 NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 11 at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course. The meet will begin with the women's six-kilometer race at 12 p.m. (CT) followed by the men's 10-kilometer race at 1 p.m.
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