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Topham’s year off shaped WSU cross country for an impressive one-two punch

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Women's Cross Country runners compete in the 4000 M during the J.K. Gold Classic, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Rebekah Topham finished first in the J.K. Invitational on Saturday.

Topham, a redshirt junior, is the first athlete — male or female — to win the competition four times. She won the event running unattached last year — claiming the top spot for the third year in a row, which was previously the individual record for most victories.

Her coach, Kirk Hunter, said the feat is growingly impressive with Topham now competing with sophomore Winny Koskei — the team’s second best runner.