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Chemadi Named National Athlete of the Week

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—Cross Country's Kigen Chemadi was named National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday.

After drawing a redshirt last season, Chemadi is back in action for the 2019 Cross Country season with the Blue Raiders and is off to an impressive start.

Chemadi has already won two individual titles this season, leading his team to first place victories on both occasions. Most recently, he placed first at the Commodore Classic where he and his team topped two nationally ranked teams, No.