Oklahoma City - Mohamed Guled, a junior from Mid-America Christian, is this week’s NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for his efforts during the period ending on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The national award is voted on by a panel of institutional and conference sports information directors.
Mohamed Guled
Mid-America Christian, Junior
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
- Took part in the Missouri Southern Stampede
- Placed first in the event that featured 309 runners from NCAA Division II, NAIA, and Junior Colleges
- Had a time of 23:00.6, which broke the 8k course record by eight seconds and the Evangels record mark by more than two minutes.
- His time is now the fastest 8k time in the NAIA this season by 54 seconds.
- Guled was also selected as the USTFCCCA NAIA Men’s Athlete of the Week for his efforts
- Has earned SAC Runner of the Week honors twice this season
Guled’s honor is the first national men’s cross country award winner since Evert Silva of Oklahoma City garnered the honor back on October 2, 2024.