Carmella Baldwin named National Athlete of the Week

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 1:40 p.m. | Dylan DeVlieger

Carmella Badlwin of the MCC Women's Cross Country team was named the NJCAA XC National Female Athletes of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday.

Baldwin had herself a day at the ACCAC Championships on Saturday as she placed first overall in the 5k race (19:10), while finishing 25 seconds ahead of second place.

Baldwin becomes the third Thunderbird to be named Female Athlete of the Week as she joins Kate Brockman who won the honor twice in 2022, and Tanaeya Johnson who earned the distinction in 2021.

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