Cards Cap Split Weekend at Live in Lou Classic

Saturday, October 5

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Live in Lou Classic

Photo by: Annabelle Merz | Louisville Athletics

October 05, 2024 | Cross Country

Results

Brooke Lahee and Ellie Maurer both broke the 18-minute barrier in the women’s 5K, while Jacob Puhalla clocked a time of 25:49.4 in the men’s 8K.

By: Sam Gercak

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville cross country teams wrapped up their split weekend on Saturday morning at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park.

The Louisville women were led by Brooke Lahee and Ellie Maurer, who crossed the line in tandem to place 50^th and 51^st while recording 5K times of 17:53.4 and 17:53.7, respectively.

Megan John was third through the tape for the Cards in 18:55.6, while Audrey Shelton (19:25.6) and Lily Storey (19:35.9) rounded out the Louisville women in the field to cap off their collegiate cross country debuts.

On the men's side, Jacob Puhalla was the first man through with an 8K time of 25:49.4, two minutes than his time from last season's Live in Lou Classic.

Ryan Farrell kicked to a time of 26:02.8 with Chip Smith following close behind in 26:09.7. Mateo Mendez posted a time of 26:32.7, and JB Terrill was the fifth and final Louisville scorer after covering the 8K course in 27:29.4.

The women's squad placed 23^rd in the team standings while the men's team finished 25^th overall.

The Cards will take a two-week break from competition before returning to action at the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals on Oct. 19, which will take place at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in Madison, Wisc., the site of the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Live in Lou Classic
October 5, 2024
Louisville, Ky. | E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park

* = Scoring Five
DNF = Did Not Finish

Women's 5K
* Brooke Lahee – 17:53.4
* Ellie Maurer – 17:53.7
* Megan John – 18:55.6
* Audrey Shelton – 19:25.6
* Lily Storey – 19:35.9

Men's 8K
* Jacob Puhalla – 25:49.4
* Ryan Farrell – 26:02.8
* Chip Smith – 26:09.7
* Mateo Mendez – 26:32.7
* JB Terrill – 27:29.4
Zach Cader – 27:29.4
Forest MacKenzie – 28:30.9
Dylan Christian – DNF

For the latest information on Louisville Cross Country/Track & Field, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Instagram and Twitter account at @louisvilletfxc or on Facebook at facebook.com/LouisvilleTFXC.