Boise State freshman Vince Hamilton led all Mountain West Conference runners at the prestigious Roy Griak Invitational last weekend and today, the Mountain West recognized Hamilton as the Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week.

Hamilton ran the 8-kilometer race in 24:53.0, placng 42nd out of a field of 220.

Nicole Peters of Colorado State was honored as the Women's Athlete of the Week for placing 16th at the women's 5K race at the Griak Invitational.