DeKALB — Nine seconds.
Nine seconds separated Ashley Tutt from All-American honors, a feat she set out to accomplish before her appearance at the 2019 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
The Huskie fell 10 spots short, yet she ran with all of her heart. Although missing her goal, Tutt has a lot to smile about.
“The national meet is where the elite compete,” Tutt said. “It was an amazing experience, and I’m glad I was able to be in it. I still see myself as an All-American.”
The junior Huskie raced against the best collegiate talent in the country, leaving behind 202 other runners on her way to posting a 20:57.