SAN FRANCISCO – After winning the individual 2021 Pac-12 Conference cross country title on October 29, Colorado's Abby Nichols has been named the Pac-12 Women's Athlete of the Year.
In addition, freshman Hannah Miniutti was named the Pac-12 Women's Freshman of the Year as the highest finishing true freshman in the race. Colorado Head Coach Mark Wetmore was named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year for leading the men and the women to the team championships as well as the Buffaloes swept the event for the fourth time in 11 years.