Eastern student Nicole Popham of Bethel runs on Eastern's women's cross-country team

Eleven student-athletes are competing on Eastern Connecticut State University's women's cross-country team this fall 2021 season.

Among the athletes is first-year student Nicole Popham of Bethel, who majors in Health Sciences.

One year after Covid-19 canceled their 2020 season, the women's cross-country team has a full schedule for the 2021 season. With more than five meets this fall, track and field and cross country head coach Kathy Manizza said, "After a year of no real competition, it's hard to predict, but both teams looked strong in preseason so we know they put their training in over the summer."

For more information on the team, visit its website here

Eastern offers a broad-based, Division III athletic program aimed at safeguarding the amateur aspects of the various sports and maintaining the proper perspective of athletics within Eastern's academic mission. By placing emphasis on the values of equity, diversity, sportsmanship, health and well-being, Eastern's athletic program encourages students to contribute more effectively to our society and live richer, fuller lives.

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Submitted by Bethel, CT

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