Atlantic Sun Release

KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State's Kidan Kidane, was voted by the coaches Atlantic Sun Most Outstanding Track Performer for her strong performance in the Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships.

Kidane, took home two gold's and a silver medal at the Championships. She won the 3000m in a new school record time of 9:47.56 winning by nearly five seconds.  The junior won her second goal medal in the one mile run shattering the previous school record with a time of 4:51.93. She set her third school record of the weekend in the 5000m with a time of 16:52.5 to finish second. She scored 28 of the teams 220.5 points over the two day championship.
 
"Lilly lead our team to a second place finish, with her gutty performances this past weekend," Assistant Head Coach Duane Morris said.  "She ran three new school record times against stiff competition and walked away with two gold medals and one silver medal.  Lilly is deserving of this honor.  I'm so glad the other ASUN coaches unanimously agreed!" 
 
Kidane, will begin preparing for the outdoor season next week as the Owls will open their outdoor season on (Mar.18 -19) at the Emory Invitational in Atlanta.

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