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Sean Phillips
  • Clinical Health Studies
  • Class of 2017
  • East Aurora, NY

East Aurora Native Sean Phillips Named Empire 8 Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week

2013 Oct 30

Sean Phillips was named Empire 8 Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week Monday after leading the Bombers to a fourth-place finish out of 12 teams at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championship on Saturday.

Phillips again paced the Bombers on the eight-kilometer course, finishing 10th out of 127 runners with a 27:02.00 finish. He was the top Empire 8 finisher and earned second-team all-state honors. Ithaca, who tallied 89 points, has placed in the top five each of the last six years.

The Bombers return to action Saturday, Nov. 2 looking to defend their Empire 8 title at the conference championships in Saratoga Springs.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York's Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students.