Nelly Jemeli Named SEC Freshman Runner Of The Week
September 16, 2025 | Cross Country
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State cross country runner Nelly Jemeli was named SEC Freshman Runner of the Week after her performance at the Southern Showcase.
"This is an awesome recognition for Nelly," said assistant coach Erinn Stenman-Fahey. "She has been a fantastic addition to the team and continues to elevate our program."
Jemeli led the Bulldogs to a second-place team finish in Huntsville. Her time of 16:36.03 is a new personal best and program record in the women's 5k. She finished fourth overall in the order of runners.
Her new program record surpasses the time run by Naomi Jepleting at the season opener. Both times are now the two fastest in program history for the women's 5k.
Jemeli joins Jepleting as the only cross country athletes for State to earn a SEC Weekly Honor since the 2010s.
The Bulldogs will return to action at the Belhaven Invite in Jackson, Mississippi, on October 4.
For more information on the Mississippi State cross country and track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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"This is an awesome recognition for Nelly," said assistant coach Erinn Stenman-Fahey. "She has been a fantastic addition to the team and continues to elevate our program."
Jemeli led the Bulldogs to a second-place team finish in Huntsville. Her time of 16:36.03 is a new personal best and program record in the women's 5k. She finished fourth overall in the order of runners.
Her new program record surpasses the time run by Naomi Jepleting at the season opener. Both times are now the two fastest in program history for the women's 5k.
Jemeli joins Jepleting as the only cross country athletes for State to earn a SEC Weekly Honor since the 2010s.
The Bulldogs will return to action at the Belhaven Invite in Jackson, Mississippi, on October 4.
For more information on the Mississippi State cross country and track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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