CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference named Daelen Ackley as the men’s cross country Performer of the Week on October 20. It’s Ackley's second weekly ACC honor, and the Irish's second in three weeks.
Ackley headlined the day for the Irish at the Pre-Nationals meet hosted by Indiana State, finishing fourth overall at the site of the 2026 Cross Country National Championships with a time of 23:20.5. Ackley has not finished lower than fourth so far through three races in 2026.
This is Ackley's third ACC Performer of the Week honor.