(Sacramento, CA) Sophomore Sprinter Cravon Gillespie, was named California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Student/Athlete of the Month for the month of May.  He becomes the eleventh Mountie to earn this distinguished honor which is given to the top student/athlete performer for the month, amongst all sports governed by the CCCAA.  During the month, Gillespie led the Mounties to their 11th CCCAA Men's Track and Field State Championship where he was named Athlete of the Meet (running events) with his victories in the 100 and 200 meters, as well as a member of the 4 X 100 meter relay team.

Gillespie posted the fastest times in the nation in the 100 meters, at 10.04 and in the 200 meters, at 20.20, the latter qualifying him for the U.S. Olympic Trials.   Coming into the Olympic Trials, his 200 meter mark is the eighth fastest time in the nation (this season), while his 100 meter mark is the 7th fastest mark in any condition.  In addition to this and his state championship accollades, Gillespie was also named the South Coast Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Year (running events).  

To view the complete CCCAA State Athlete of the Month release, please CLICK HERE.

For more information, please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at 909-274-4630.