BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Dickinson men's cross country team competed in the 2025 Paul Short Run Presented by ASICS, hosted by Lehigh University, on Friday afternoon. The Red Devils finished 13th out of 45 teams with multiple athletes towards the top of the leader board. 

Sophomore Luke Knestout led Dickinson College at the Paul Short Invitational, finishing 31st with a time of 25:08.0. He was closely followed by junior Nathan Caldwell, who completed the 8K course in 25:25.9, securing the 59th position. Senior Alexander Kane contributed to the team's effort, placing 98th with a time of 25:43.7. 

Dickinson finished with a total of 428 points, good for 13th overall amongst the 45 teams and over 400 runners. The event featured a competitive field, highlighted by strong performances from other institutions, with NYU taking the top spot with 54 points.

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Sophomore Luke Knestout secured a 31st place finish, clocking in with a time of 25:08.0. His pace was 5:11.1, maintaining consistency throughout the course.  
  
Junior Nathan Caldwell completed the race in 59th place, posting a time of 25:25.9. He maintained a pace of 5:16.7, contributing valuable points to the team standings.  
  
Senior Alexander Kane finished in 98th place, recording a time of 25:43.7. His pace of 5:23.6 helped him secure a strong finish in the competitive field.  
  
Sophomore Atticus Fair crossed the line in 105th place with a time of 25:49.8, pacing himself at 5:20.0 to support the team's overall performance.

Up Next

Looking ahead, the Red Devils will compete in the Connecticut College Invite at Harkness Park in Waterford, Connecticut, on October 18 at 12:00 p.m.