Women's Cross Country

Calvin’s Bull and Hope’s Durow Race to All-America Finishes

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Calvin University senior Sophie Bull and Hope College senior Molly Durow closed out their 2025 cross country seasons with All-America honors, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on November 24.

Athletes from member institutions earned All-America distinction by finishing among the top 40 runners in their respective races at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships held this past weekend in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Bull delivered one of the finest national performances in Calvin women’s cross country history, placing fifth overall in 21:17.5. Her finish matches the second-best individual national result ever recorded by a Knights runner. Behind her All-America effort, Calvin secured 21st place in the team standings with 521 points.

Hope senior Molly Durow surged in the final kilometer, passing seven competitors to secure 32nd place with a time of 21:51.9. Her strong finish not only earned All-America status but also contributed to Hope’s 26th-place team performance, totaling 565 points. Durow becomes the 14th runner in Flying Dutch history to earn the prestigious national accolade.

Both seniors capped exceptional careers with standout national finishes, adding another chapter to the storied tradition of excellence within America's First Conference.