Bowling Green State University Athletics
Zaumeyer, Hoover Named BGSU Athletes Of The Week
October 19, 2026 | General, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
Each week, the Bowling Green State University Athletic Department names the Athletes of the Week, as selected by the strategic communications and external relations departments based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are men's cross country runner, Owen Zaumeyer and women's cross country runner, Rachael Hoover.
Male Athlete of the Week
Owen Zaumeyer from Burton, Ohio, had an impressive race at the Falcon Invitational. The junior broke the 25-minute mark at 24:53.5, a personal record and the tenth-best 8K in program history. His performance helped Bowling Green win their first meet in over eight seasons.
Female Athlete of the Week
Rachael Hoover, from Plain City, Ohio, led Bowling Green to a victory at the Falcon Invitational for the second straight season. The junior ran a personal best 20:45.3 6K for her first individual win of her career. That mark was also the sixth fastest in program history.
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Male Athlete of the Week
Owen Zaumeyer from Burton, Ohio, had an impressive race at the Falcon Invitational. The junior broke the 25-minute mark at 24:53.5, a personal record and the tenth-best 8K in program history. His performance helped Bowling Green win their first meet in over eight seasons.
Female Athlete of the Week
Rachael Hoover, from Plain City, Ohio, led Bowling Green to a victory at the Falcon Invitational for the second straight season. The junior ran a personal best 20:45.3 6K for her first individual win of her career. That mark was also the sixth fastest in program history.
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Players Mentioned
/ Women's Cross Country
/ Men's Cross Country
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Sunday, October 18