MORAGA, Calif – Ellen Burbank was named this week's Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week after a strong performance the for the Gaels at the Cal Opener.
In the 2,000 meter steeplechase, she ran a personal best by 36 seconds with a time of 7:21.38. The freshman has been a strong competitor this season, also collecting a lifetime best the weekend prior with a second-place finish in the 3K (10:19.26). Furthermore, she had a great leg in the Distance Medley Relay at the Bronco Challenge on February 9, closing the gap from seventh to second place.