ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's cross country team hosted the WashU Open on Thursday evening on the Francis Olympic Field track. The 5K meet featured a select number of teams as programs begin to prepare for NCAA Regionals and the NCAA Championships.

Sophomore Lucy Peterson was the first to cross the finish line as WashU took the top eight spots. Peterson finished in 17:53.17. Seniors Lily Dipple and Kira Larner went second and third with times of 17:55.88 and 18:08.48, respectively.

First-year Ella Jackson was fourth with a time of 18:23.26, and sophomore Anna McAndrew rounded out the top five with a time of 18:28.47.

First-year Emily Anand (18:34.75), first-year Madeline Cassidy (18:35.70), and first-year Chloe Hamilton (18:38.00) completed the top eight.

WashU will have a week to prepare for the NCAA Midwest Regional on Saturday, Nov. 14. The meet is being hosted by Augustana (Ill.) in Rock Island, Ill., at the Saukie Golf Course. The women's race gets started at 11 a.m.
 
-------

Elevating scholar-champions requires resources beyond the institutional budget. Through the W Club, generous alumni, parents, and friends provide unrestricted support that is essential to the extraordinary WashU student-athlete experience—and the ongoing growth and development of the department. Annual support for Athletics allows the Bears to consistently rise to national levels of competition and ensures that our student-athletes enjoy exceptional opportunities as they train, compete, and lead. To make a gift to the Annual Fund for Athletics, please visit our secure online giving form or contact the Athletics Advancement Office at athletics@wustl.edu.