RDP Kings Cross Country Running team places first, Queens third at Grand Prix #1 (North)

Brent Forster - RDP Athletics 

Edmonton, AB - Despite not competing in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for almost two years because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Red Deer Polytechnic Cross Country Running team did not miss a beat Saturday afternoon. 

At Running Room Grand Prix #1 (North), the RDP Kings took top spot among the ACAC male teams competing in Alberta's capital city.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens solidified third as a group. 

The Kings dominated the top five individual positions over 8 km. Lacombe's Daniel Szucs (30:22) finished third among ACAC men. Teammate Devin Saunders (32:08), a Bachelor of Business Administration General Management student, followed and newcomer Jayden Wildcat (33:23) had an impressive showing, finishing fifth.

Wildcat

Leading the way for the RDP Queens was first-year Justine Larson (29:53), who wrapped up third spot among ACAC female runners over 6 km in Edmonton. 

Larson

The host Concordia University Thunder had a strong day. The women's team was first, followed by the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings. The Thunder's Emma Derbyshire (28:44) paced the ACAC females and teammate Taylor Chamberlain (29:12) was next. 

The Concordia University Thunder men were behind the Kings in second. Leonard Chesoo (28:37) and Brandon Toal (29:21) led the way for the Thunder with top two finishes.

The Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves Men's team captured third.

Medicine Hat College hosted Running Room Grand Prix #1 (South).

The University of Alberta Augustana Vikings will host Running Room Grand Prix #2 on Saturday, October 2 at 2 pm.