GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following the fourth week of competition of the 2026 cross country season. Grand Valley State's Allie Arnsman and Flynn Pumpa were selected for honors.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Allie Arnsman, Grand Valley State
Allie Arnsman earned her first Athlete of the Week honor, her 16:52 5k at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite also made her the fastest DII athlete in the field. The reigning National Champion and All-American finished 31st in an extremely talented field, featuring multiple top 20 DI cross country teams. Despite conditions not being perfect, Arnsman competed well and came within three seconds of her finishing time last year at Joe Piane, ran in better conditions.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Flynn Pumpa, Grand Valley State
Flynn Pumpa's 8000m effort at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite earned him this honor for the first time this season, and the first cross country honor as well. Pumpa's 23:37 finishing time was over 90 seconds faster than his season opener, and about 50 seconds faster than his previous personal best. Pumpa was the first Division II athlete to cross the finish line, finishing ahead of a surplus of Division I talent as well.
