LCC cross country runner named National Athlete of the Week
College captures honor for the second week in a row

LANSING, Mich. - LCC’s Jesse Carson has been named the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Runner of the
Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association presented by
M-F Athletic.
This is the eighth time that a male athlete from LCC has been named M-F Athletic National
Athlete of the Week in cross country. Carson joins Logan Zahn, who was last week's
Athlete of the Week, and LCC alumnus Michael Dennis who secured this honor in 2022
and twice in 2023.
Carson was a runner-up in the Jayhawk Invitational recently in Muskegon, Michigan
covering 8k in 25:08.7.
Congratulations, Jesse.
To learn more about LCC Cross Country teams visit Men's Cross Country and Women's Cross Country.
Go STARS!
About the USTFCCCA
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a non-profit
professional organization representing cross country and track & field coaches of
all levels. The organization represents thousands of coaching members encompassing
NCAA track & field programs (DI, DII, and DIII) and includes members representing
the NAIA and NJCAA, as well as a number of state high school coaches’ associations.
The USTFCCCA serves as an advocate for cross country and track & field coaches, providing
a leadership structure to assist the needs of a diverse membership, serving as a lobbyist
for coaches’ interests, and working as a liaison between the various stakeholders
in the sports of cross country and track & field.
About M-F Athletic
M-F Athletic was established by Bill Falk in 1960 when he developed the M-F Heel Protector (Plastic Heel Cup), a device that covers the athlete's heel area and is worn like a cup inside shoes.
It is still used very effectively to absorb blows to the heel. He started a Track
& Field catalog in 1968. As years passed, the M-F Track & Field catalog became the
leader in its field. Today, M-F's logo, "Everything Track & Field," stands for the
largest selection of equipment and the best service in the industry. The company stocks
a huge inventory of all major brands and offers same-day service on Track & Field
equipment.
About Lansing Community College
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For information regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730.
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For students 504/ADA Accommodations contact: Care Services Manager, Center for Student Support, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1358.
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