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Kirshenbaum named an Academic All-Patriot League selection
5/10/2021 1:24:00 PM | Men's Track and Field
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Not only a fierce competitor on the track, senior Jeffrey Kirshenbaum of the Lehigh men's track and field team is also a dominant force in the classroom. Kirshenbaum was named an Academic All-Patriot League selection on Monday afternoon, announced by the league office. The senior has also been a three-time academic team member.
"There may not be a more deserving individual in our program. Jeff has been a team leader on the track and in the classroom," said head coach Matt Utesch. "He is always smiling and has a unique story that will inevitably make all who hear it laugh. He has been an outstanding member of our program."
The Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for each sport comprises the pool of nominees for the Patriot League Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards given out over the summer. One male and one female are selected for this honor. To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and the Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in his/her sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
The applied economics major earned a 3.92 cumulative GPA to be given the honor. A dual threat in both the classroom and the track, Kirshenbaum is coming off his final events representing the Brown and White at the PLCs, as he used a late surge in the final mile of the 10K to earn a silver medal and a second-place finish with a time of 30:31.33.
In the Lehigh Season Opener, Kirshenbaum won the 5K with a time of 15:07.50, plus a second-place finish at the Lafayette Open in the 5K at 15:06.30. Lehigh's Happy Easter Races saw the senior tally a fourth-place finish in the 5K with a time of 14:58.22.
Kirshenbaum will look to compete at this weekend's IC4A/ECAC Championships for a chance to qualify and earn a spot at the NCAA Championships.
2021 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-Patriot League Team
Russell Sullivan, American, So.
Tyrese Bender, Army West Point, Sr.
Ryan Hogan, Army West Point, Jr.
Chiebuka Onwuzurike, Boston University, Gr.
Connor McMenamin, Bucknell, Sr.
Ryan Branch, Lafayette, Sr.
Jeffrey Kirshenbaum, Lehigh, Sr.
Ashwin Briggs, Navy, Jr.
Sean Casey, Navy, Jr.
Thomas Johnstone, Navy, Sr.
"There may not be a more deserving individual in our program. Jeff has been a team leader on the track and in the classroom," said head coach Matt Utesch. "He is always smiling and has a unique story that will inevitably make all who hear it laugh. He has been an outstanding member of our program."
The Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for each sport comprises the pool of nominees for the Patriot League Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards given out over the summer. One male and one female are selected for this honor. To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and the Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in his/her sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
The applied economics major earned a 3.92 cumulative GPA to be given the honor. A dual threat in both the classroom and the track, Kirshenbaum is coming off his final events representing the Brown and White at the PLCs, as he used a late surge in the final mile of the 10K to earn a silver medal and a second-place finish with a time of 30:31.33.
In the Lehigh Season Opener, Kirshenbaum won the 5K with a time of 15:07.50, plus a second-place finish at the Lafayette Open in the 5K at 15:06.30. Lehigh's Happy Easter Races saw the senior tally a fourth-place finish in the 5K with a time of 14:58.22.
Kirshenbaum will look to compete at this weekend's IC4A/ECAC Championships for a chance to qualify and earn a spot at the NCAA Championships.
2021 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-Patriot League Team
Russell Sullivan, American, So.
Tyrese Bender, Army West Point, Sr.
Ryan Hogan, Army West Point, Jr.
Chiebuka Onwuzurike, Boston University, Gr.
Connor McMenamin, Bucknell, Sr.
Ryan Branch, Lafayette, Sr.
Jeffrey Kirshenbaum, Lehigh, Sr.
Ashwin Briggs, Navy, Jr.
Sean Casey, Navy, Jr.
Thomas Johnstone, Navy, Sr.
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