Alexandra Clinton

Clinton steps up to become leader on women's cross country team
By Ethan Joyce
October 29, 2013 - 4:49pm
With loss of one of the best runners in Big East history last season, senior Alexandra Clinton has become an leader on the team who guides by example.

Alexandra Clinton never thought about being a leader, not until this year started, at least. Clinton, who runs cross country for Syracuse University, is one of only three seniors on the women’s team this season.

The need for leadership of this young team was heightened after the graduation of Sarah Pagano — one of the most decorated female runners in Big East history.

Clinton is trying to pick up that slack, but she said it is all a bit weird.

SU cross country prepares for biggest meet of the season
By Chris Landers
October 16, 2013 - 12:19pm
After struggling with the loss of many of last year's top runners, the men's and women's cross country team think they can rebound in 2013, starting with the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational.

Alexandra Clinton hasn’t sat still over the course of six questions. She shifts her weight, adjusts her legs, glances around the room with an unmistakable defiance. But then the subject shifts to the future, to this year and this team, and suddenly she’s at ease.

“I’m a senior, so I might not be around to see it, but this group of girls will be special,” Clinton said. “We’re mature, we know how to race now.”

Malone and Hehir shine for Syracuse cross country.
By Chris Landers
September 30, 2013 - 6:43pm
The men's team placed second in Boston and the women's team placed seventh in Minnesota.

This time last year, Margo Malone was just another freshman trying to adjust to the grind of college life. Now, after another solid performance at the Roy Griak Invitational over the weekend, she’s emerged as the star of Syracuse’s cross country team.