Brittany Aikens Named Golden Tiger of the Week
GAINESVILLE, Ga - Brittany Aikens, a freshman cross country runner from Braselton, GA, was awarded the title Golden Tiger of the Week. After reviewing her performance from this past weekend, at the Southern Wesleyan Warrior Invitational, the Brenau University Athletics Department thought she was the obvious candidate.
Brittany Aikens made a name for herself, at the 5k Invitational. Her attack to catch the course leader, Southern Wesleyan's own Erica Segars, was evident at mile one while she effortlessly stayed in the top 5 with a 6:28. At mile two, Aiken demonstrated strength as she reeled in the race leader, on the unforgettably hilly portion of the course. At the second mile she held her pace running a 6:36. She continued to stay strong keeping within a few feet of the leader all the way through the mile while earning an incredible negative split of 6:21. Brittany finished the race 2nd overall with a time of 20:12, only 6 seconds behind Southern Wesleyan's reigning course champion, Erica Segars, for two years straight.
"She has consistently been able to put Brenau at the front of every race we have competed in this season. She is a pleasure to coach because she drives herself and others around her (whether they may be teammates or opponents). Brittany has had a remarkable first year, thus far.and I look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in the future", commented Coach Susan McIntyre.