https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121106ytb0as NEW ORLEANS- Due to his stellar 23rd place finish last weekend at the NCAA East Regional Cross Country Championship, senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteite) was named to the All-Region Team. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121106ytb0as https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201211024prgpm NASHUA, N.H.- This Sunday at Mine Falls Park will be the 2012 NCAA East Region Championship hosted by UMass Lowell. This meet will feature representatives from thirty-two universities including three runners from The University of the District of Columbia. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201211024prgpm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121104wwtznm NASHUA, NH - Led by senior Hillary Mugun, the University of the District of Columbia's men's cross country team ended its 2012 season with tremendous efforts across the board, including impressive personal bests as three Firebird student-athletes competed on Sunday at the NCAA East Regional Championships. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121104wwtznm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121022qcj374 Washington, DC - Senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting – Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei) was named the East Coast Conference Runner of the Year for men’s cross country. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121022qcj374 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201210215dolfd BROOKVILLE, NY - Running away from the field at mile two, senior Hillary Mugun continued his marvelous season with an individual victory in the East Coast Conference Men's Cross Country Championships on Sunday afternoon, hosted by LIU Post. The Firebirds placed seventh out of nine teams overall. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201210215dolfd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121009qq12a1 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei)was named East Coast Conference Men’s Cross Country Co-Runner of the week for his performance in the week ending October 7, 2012. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121009qq12a1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121007wei4d2 SMYRNA, DE - Led by senior Hillary Mugun's first-place overall finish, the University of the District of Columbia men's cross country team took first place at the Delaware State Hornet Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121007wei4d2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201209300511g3 LEESBURG, VA - Competing on the tough Oatlands Plantation course at the GMU Invitational against all Division I teams, senior Hillary Mugun (Accounting - Nandi Hills, Kenya/Meteitei) once again led the way for the Firebirds men's cross country team with a 33rd place finish among 91 collegiate athletes, in a time of 26:50. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201209300511g3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120915clxb03 BROOKVILLE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia's Men's Cross Country Team participated in the 17-team LIU Post 8K Invitational on Saturday and was paced by another strong performance from reigning East Coast Conference runner of the week, senior Hillary Mugun. The Firebirds finished 9th among the 17 Teams participating in the meet. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120915clxb03 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120910swi6gd CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Senior accounting major Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya – Meteitei HS) and freshman sociology major Baldin Needham (Browns Town, Jamaica – St. Jago HS), both of the University of the District of Columbia men’s cross country team, were honored as respective East Coast Conference Runner of the Week and Rookie of the Week for their performance at the Delaware State Invitational this past weekend. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120910swi6gd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120907ati73z SMYRNA, DE - The University of the District of Columbia men's cross country team opened its 2012 season with senior All-American Hillary Mugun leading all 51 contenders with a victory in the Delaware State Invitational held in Smyrna, DE. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120907ati73z https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120821dwwz75 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – After capturing the 2011 East Coast Conference Championships, the LIU Post Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have been named the preseason favorites as voted upon by the league’s coaches. Senior Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya) from University of the District of Columbia and sophomore Gladys Kimutai (Eldama Ravime, Kenya) from New York Institute of Technology are named the ECC Preseason Runners of the Year for their respective gender. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120821dwwz75 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111108rou1d4 Boston, MA – On November 6th, the UDC Men’s Cross-Country team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the NCAA Division II Regionals. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111108rou1d4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111025v8ll0x Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Cross Country Teams competed in Brookville, NY Sunday at the ECC Championships. All-American Junior Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya) received a First Team All-Conference accolade after having a tremendous season. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111025v8ll0x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111023g6qre5 Brookville, NY– The UDC Men's Cross Country Team traveled up to Brookville, NY on Sunday to make their debut in the ECC Cross Country Championships. The Firebirds looked to prove to the conference their true potential and lay a foundation of success within the East Coast Conference. The team’s performance was highlighted with a 2nd place finish by Junior All-American Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya). Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111023g6qre5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111018lbsp7u Brookville, NY – The UDC Cross Country Men’s and Women’s teams will compete this Sunday, October 23rd in Brookville, NY for the East Coast Conference Championships. With a competitive first year in the ECC, the Firebirds have built a strong foundation as they gear up for the ECC Championships. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111018lbsp7u https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111017sg364f Washington, DC – The UDC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams gathered this weekend for a special visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111017sg364f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111002osyq6f Leesburg, VA – Facing brutal weather conditions at the George Mason University Invitational in Leesburg, VA, UDC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams braved both the rain and cold during competition on Saturday, October 1st. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111002osyq6f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110920rh4isp Washington, DC – For the second straight week, All-American junior Hillary Mugun (Nandi Hills, Kenya) has finished atop the East Coast Conference (ECC) Honor Roll. After posting a 2nd place finish at the Delaware State University Invitational with a time of 16:06 minutes in the 5-kilometer race during Week One, Mugun followed up his performance by finishing 6th with a time of 26:48 minutes in the 8-kilometer race at the C.W. Post Invitational in Week Two. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110920rh4isp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110918ly1fed New York, NY – The UDC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams showed marked improvement on Saturday, September 15, as they competed in the CW Post Invitational in New York. Coming off Delaware State University’s Invitational last week, the Firebirds turned in a strong performance Saturday. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110918ly1fed https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110910kcmpty Smyrna, DE – The University of the District of Columbia opened both the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country season Saturday, September 10th at the Delaware State University Invitational in Smyrna, Delaware. In their inaugural season in the East Coast Conference (ECC) the Firebirds looked to start off the season successfully at Delaware State Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110910kcmpty https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201108267zg7sl Washington, DC - The University of the District of Columbia is set to begin its 2011 Men’s Cross-Country season on September 10th, at the Delaware State University Invitational in Smyrna, DE. The Firebirds will compete in five meets this season in addition to the East Coast Conference Championships in October in Brookeville, NY. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201108267zg7sl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/2011041554dd8r Washington, DC: April 10, 2011-- Sophomore runner Hillary Mugun (Accounting- Nandi Hills, Kenya) won the top University of the District of Columbia Men's Cross-Country Team award Sunday, April 10 at the Annual Athletics Department Awards Banquet at Maggiano's in Washington. Mugun was named the team's Most Valuable Player by Head Men's & Women's Cross-Country/Track Coach Alton McKenzie. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/2011041554dd8r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201010221xm0bw Newark, DE: October 16, 2010-Hillary Mugun (Accounting-Nandi Hills, Kenya), a member of the University of the District of Columbia Men's Cross-Country Team, recorded his fifth 1st place win of the season, today, at the University of Delaware 2010 Blue & Gold Cross-Country Meet. The Meet was held at the White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, Delaware. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201010221xm0bw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20101002cxj8mj Carey, NC: October 2, 2010-- The University of the District of Columbia Men's Cross-country Team finished in 4th place today at the HBCU Challenge in Carey, North Carolina. Four members of the Team won medals. Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20101002cxj8mj https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100920gzrisk Wilmington, DE: September 18, 2010-- University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Cross-country runner Hillary Mugun, a sophomore accounting major from Nandi Hills, Kenya, finished in 1st place, today, among Division II schools at the University of Delaware Invitational in Wilmington, Delaware. It was Megun's 4th first place finish in as many meets this season. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100920gzrisk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100917krelol Bowie, MD: September 15, 2010-- University of the District of Columbia Cross-country stand out sophomore Hillary Mugun ( accounting -Nandi Hills, Kenya) won his third consecutive cross-country race besting opponents to finish the course in 25:27 minutes. Mugun, an All-American transfer from IUP, set a new course record during the meet. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100917krelol https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100911cvrgwt Dover, DE: September 11, 2010-- UDC Cross-country runner Hillary Mugun (Accounting major-Nandi Hills, Kenya)outpaced all competitors today at the Delaware State University Invitational to win the event in 15:32.43 minutes. It was Mugun's second straight win this season, after capturing the Sea Gull Classic last week at Salisbury State. UDC finished second overall in the Meet. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100911cvrgwt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100904j053ht Salisbury, MD: September 4, 2010--University of the District of Columbia Firebirds sophomore Hillary Mugun (Accounting major-Nandi Hills, Kenya) placed first in the Men's portion of the Sea Gull Opener Cross-Country Meet today, outpacing entrants from eight other schools to finish in 25:43 minutes. It was Mungun's first competition as a member of the UDC squad. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20100904j053ht https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/20081025_mxchood Frederick, MD: October 25, 2008- James Kichwen led the way as the injury plagued Firebirds left their mark at Hood College on Saturday. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mxc/2008-09/releases/20081025_mxchood