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Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei named Mountain West Athletes of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei named Mountain West Athletes of the Year

Summary

Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei earned the titles of 2025-26 Mountain West Male and Female Athletes of the Year on July 2, 2026. This recognition marks a historic achievement for the University of New Mexico, as they became the first school in Mountain West history to sweep both honors in the same season. Samuel, who excelled in distance events, captured both the NCAA Outdoor 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter titles. Kosgei demonstrated consistency by winning back-to-back Mountain West Cross Country individual championships and earning multiple All-America honors this season.

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•Habtom Samuel won NCAA titles in 5,000m and 10,000m events.
•Pamela Kosgei defended her Mountain West Cross Country title.
•Kosgei also excelled in indoor and outdoor track events.
•Both athletes contributed to New Mexico's growing legacy in distance running.
•New Mexico equaled the record of nine Mountain West Athletes of the Year.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei are the 2025-26 Mountain West Male and Female Athletes of the Year

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For years, the University of New Mexico has established itself as one of the nation’s premier distance-running programs. Now, the Lobos have achieved something no other school in Mountain West history has accomplished. Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei were named the 2025-26 Mountain West Male and Female Athletes of the Year, making New Mexico the […]
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