Sybilrud became the first Blugold ever to win an individual title at the University of Minnesota Roy Griak Invitational on Sept. 25. She outpaced the field of 447 runners over the 6,000-meter course with a time of 22:05, which was 11 seconds faster than her nearest competitor. Sybilrud helped lead UW-Eau Claire to a second-place finish out of 30 teams.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Rachel Boldt, Senior, Stillwater, Minn.
UW-Oshkosh, Christy Cazzola, Sophomore, Kaukauna, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Ann Tank, Junior, Dodgeville, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Kaylee Nelson, Freshman, Knapp, Wis. (Menomonie)
UW-Stevens Point, Kelly Haen, Junior, Kaukauna, Wis.
UW-Superior, Kristen Jasperson, Sophomore, Osceola, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Maddy Roznos, Junior, Reedsburg, Wis.