WATKINS FINISHES NINTH AT FINNISH NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Varkaus, Finland – North Georgia College & State University senior runner Irina Watkins finished ninth overall at the Finnish National Cross Country Championship hosted by her hometown, Varkaus. Watkins completed the six-kilometer course in a time of 22:26.

Competing with her hometown team, Varkauden Kenttä-Veikot, Watkins is competing this summer in Finland before beginning her senior season with the Saints cross country team this fall.

Maija Oravamäki won the race with a time of 21:36 and will be representing Finland this summer in the IAAF World Championships in Athletics for the marathon.