Lismar Bentancourt and Mario Martinez of the Florida National University Conquistador women’s and men’s cross country teams earned Continental Athletic Conference Runner of the Week honors after competing at the Keiser University Flagship Invitational.
Bentancourt received the honor for the Conquistador women after finishing 21st in the women’s 5K. The Valencia, Venezuela, native ran 19:30, setting a Florida National University school record and lowering the previous mark by eight seconds. She competed against NCAA Division II runners from Barry University, Lynn University and Nova Southeastern University.
Martinez earned the honor for the Conquistador men after recording a time of 18:50.2 in the men’s 5-kilometer race at the Keiser meet. The Miami native posted the fastest time for the Florida National University men’s team while competing against Division II runners from Barry University, Lynn University and Nova Southeastern University.
Bentancourt and Martinez were scheduled to compete at the St. Thomas University Bobcat Invitational on Sept. 11, 2026. The Continental Athletic Conference announced the honors Sept. 8.
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