Slugs Claim Sixth Straight C2C Title Behind Ajmani's Individual Crown

SALISBURY, Md. – The UC Santa Cruz men's cross country team battled to a sixth straight Championship Title at the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Men's Cross Country Championships. The Banana Slugs were stellar from start to finish, ending the meet with just 26 points and a total time of 2:06:18, averaging a 25:15. Notably, the Banana Slugs finished with nine All-C2C runners and took home the individual Championship title with Shahan Ajmani claiming the crown in his first season.

How It Happened
Shahan Arjmani was the standout performer for UC Santa Cruz, crossing the finish line in 24:58.4 to win the individual Championship. Arjmami was the only runner in the field to turn in a sub 25 minute performance. The duo of Andrew Mysliwiec and Camden Jaureguy weren't far behind, taking third and fifth in 25:09.0 and 25:16.2.

From there, the quadruplet of Ian Lee, Gilbert Fillat, Viktor Kieturakis, and Sasha Tanasychuk rounded out the top seven, finish 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th, respectively with the group crossing the line in 25:26.4, 25:28.7, 25:33.7, and 25:36.4. Desi Herrerias and Davis Olmo Michael also earned All-C2C honors with the duo running 25:44.9 and 25:52.6 to take 13th and 16th. Sean Conley rounded out the Banana Slugs' performance with an 18th place finish in 25:58.2.

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Players Mentioned

Shahan Ajmani

Sean Conley

Gilbert Fillat

Desi Herrerias

Camden Jaureguy

Viktor Kieturakis

Ian Lee

Sasha Tanasychuk

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