BRONX, N.Y. — The City College of New York women's cross country team secured a third-place finish at the 2026 CUNY Athletic Conference Championships on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Van Cortlandt Park.

The Beavers delivered a strong team performance, led by junior Karuna Aikawa, who finished 11th overall with a time of 29:57.9. First-year runner Suzanne Akyar followed closely behind, placing 13th in 30:10.5, while senior Isabelle Ashpole rounded out CCNY's top three finishers with a 15th-place finish in 30:36.7.

CCNY's younger runners also contributed to the team's third-place showing. First-year Karolina Drazd finished 24th in 36:35.8, followed by Allison Wang in 26th place with a time of 37:42.2. Yusra Aawawdeh placed 28th in 39:08.6, while Zineb Baklouti finished 31st in 39:23.9 to complete the Beavers' lineup.

With three runners finishing inside the top 15, the Beavers demonstrated their depth and determination against the conference field at one of New York City's premier cross country venues.

The third-place finish caps CCNY's performance at the 2026 CUNYAC Championships, as the Beavers continue to build their program and gain valuable championship experience.