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Collegiate athletics: Elon and George Washington excel at Richmond Invitational
At the Richmond Invitational, the Elon University women's cross country team secured its third consecutive meet title, finishing with 42 points. Hannah Weber led the team with a third-place finish in the women's 6K. On the men's side, Evan Taylor placed 11th in the 8K.
George Washington University also saw success at the event. The men's team placed third overall, led by Charles Mwangi, who achieved his third consecutive individual victory and a personal best time of 24:17 in the 8K. The women's team also placed among the top three, with Hadley Mahoney finishing fourth in the 6K.
In men's soccer, William & Mary is set to host Elon this Saturday for the Tribe's Hispanic Heritage Match. Elon enters the matchup on a three-game winning streak, following a recent victory over Duke that earned defender Joe Taylor CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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Charles Mwangi · Elon University · George Washington University · Richmond Invitational · William & Mary
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Charles Mwangi secured his third consecutive individual victory at the Richmond Invitational. gwsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The George Washington University men's cross country team placed third overall at the Richmond Invitational. gwsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hannah Weber finished third in the women's 6K at the Richmond Invitational.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] William & Mary men's soccer is scheduled to host Elon on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hadley Mahoney finished fourth in the women's 6K at the Richmond Invitational. gwsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Elon women's cross country team won the Richmond Invitational, marking their third consecutive meet title.