At the 2025 CIAA Cross Country Championships in Salem, Virginia, Fayetteville State swept the competition. Their women clinched an eighth consecutive title, while the men struck back after last year’s razor-thin defeat.
First-year phenom Faith Kiplimo blazed through the course in 18:12.9, claiming the women’s crown and CIAA Female Athlete honors. FSU’s women crushed the field with 19 points, far ahead of Winston-Salem State’s 84 and Virginia Union’s distant 120.
In a stunning show of speed, Brian Kiprop crossed the finish line at 24:19.7 in the men’s 8K. His win, plus CIAA Male Athlete recognition, sparked FSU’s total team score of 22. Virginia Union trailed at 84, with Virginia State just behind at 85…