Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2025
News Summary
The UConn women’s cross country team secured sixth place at the Paul Short Run, accumulating 241 points. Brooke Strauss was the top performer, finishing 24th overall. The team showed significant improvements under new training strategies, and coach Beth Alford-Sullivan expressed pride in the athletes’ performances. They are set to compete next at Princeton in two weeks as part of their ongoing season preparations.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – The UConn women’s cross country team finished sixth at the 51st Paul Short Run, held on Friday morning, October 3, 2025. Competing in the Women’s College Gold 6K race, the team ended the event with a total score of 241 points, trailing behind five other competitive teams: Villanova, Penn State, Georgetown, Texas A&M, and Utah State.
Brooke Strauss from Glastonbury, Connecticut, was the top finisher for the UConn team, placing 24th overall with a time of 20:22.4. Senior captain Chloe Trudel from Amherst, New Hampshire, followed closely, finishing in 33rd place with a time of 20:30.1. Other notable performances included Sascha Letica from Auckland, New Zealand, who secured 45th place with a time of 20:47.5, and Malin Rahm from Schaffhausen, Switzerland, who finished in 64th with a time of 20:58.4. Rounding out the top five UConn finishers was Loghan Hughes from Enosburg, Vermont, who placed 75th with a time of 21:05.9.
Additional finishers from UConn included Claire Paci in 82nd place (21:10.2), Ally McCarthy in 93rd place (21:15.8), Teanne Ewings (time not specified), Calista Mayer in 100th place (21:25.3), and Samantha Moore who finished 107th with a time of 22:16.0.
Head Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, pointing out the significant improvements shown by both freshmen and returning athletes compared to the previous year. Notably, Brooke Strauss was recognized as the top true freshman of the race. UConn’s participation in this prestigious event offered a valuable opportunity to compete against other BIG EAST opponents and to prepare for the upcoming races in their season.
Looking ahead, the UConn women’s cross country team is scheduled to compete next at Princeton in two weeks, as they continue their preparations for the challenges that lie ahead in the season.
Key Finishers for UConn
- 24th – Brooke Strauss (Glastonbury, Connecticut) – 20:22.4
- 33rd – Chloe Trudel (Amherst, New Hampshire) – 20:30.1
- 45th – Sascha Letica (Auckland, New Zealand) – 20:47.5
- 64th – Malin Rahm (Schaffhausen, Switzerland) – 20:58.4
- 75th – Loghan Hughes (Enosburg, Vermont) – 21:05.9
Overall Team Performance
Total Points: 241
Team Rank: 6th Place
Teams finishing ahead of UConn: Villanova, Penn State, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Utah State
Upcoming Competitions
Date of Next Competition: Two weeks from now at Princeton
FAQ
What place did UConn women’s cross country team finish at the 51st Paul Short Run?
UConn women’s cross country team finished sixth at the 51st Paul Short Run.
Who was the top finisher for UConn?
Brooke Strauss from Glastonbury, Connecticut, was the top finisher for UConn, placing 24th with a time of 20:22.4.
When is UConn’s next competition?
UConn’s next competition is scheduled to be at Princeton in two weeks.
Key Features of UConn’s Performance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 51st Paul Short Run |
| Location | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| Team Placement | 6th Place |
| Total Points Scored | 241 |
| Top Finisher | Brooke Strauss – 24th place |
| Next Competition | Princeton in Two Weeks |
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Additional Resources
- UConn Huskies
- Wikipedia: Cross Country Running
- UConn Huskies
- Google Search: Paul Short Run 2025
- Hartford Courant
- Google Scholar: BIG EAST Female Athlete of the Week
- UConn Huskies
- Encyclopedia Britannica: UConn Cross Country
- UConn Huskies
- Google News: UConn Women’s Cross Country 2025
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