Charlottetown, PEI (September 9, 2025)—Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 1–7 are Grace Richard (women’s cross country) and Luc Doucette (men’s cross country).
Richard is a fifth-year science student from Charlottetown, PEI. She turned in a strong performance in the season opener on September 6 at Odell Park in Fredericton, New Brunswick, placing sixth overall with a time of 30:36.
“Grace ran really well considering she’s still recovering a little from a solid Canada Games,” said coach Mike Peterson. “She is working hard and has lofty goals for the season.”
A first-year arts student from Charlottetown, Doucette impressed in the afternoon race at Odell Park on September 6, finishing second overall with a time of 25:40 to kick off the season in style.
“Luc is probably no longer the best kept secret in the AUS. We had a conservative race plan for him, but he closed very, very well. He has a high ceiling to say the least,” said Peterson.
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