Post by St.Edward's University

A Hilltopper story making headlines across the country! 👟🐐📰 From Austin to Boston, the incredible journey of alumna Mia Sanchez ’24 and her grandfather, Carlos Sanchez, has captured hearts and headlines alike. Following their historic run in the Boston Marathon last week, major news outlets are celebrating what is believed to be a documented first: a grandfather-granddaughter duo both qualifying by time to run the world's most prestigious race together. 💛 Mia, a former long-distance runner here at St. Edward’s, continues to inspire us with her grit, legacy, and heart. We are so proud to see her represent the Hilltop on such a massive stage! See how the world is sharing their story: 🌟 The Boston Herald: Chronicling the rarity of this historic "familial finish." 🌟 KVUE News: A look at the Austin residents' journey to the finish line. 🌟 The Daily Free Press: Highlighting the historic nature of their dual qualification. 🌟 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Featuring Mia’s current path as a master's student. 🌟 Texas Standard of Moody College of Communication: A deep dive into their family tradition and Round Rock roots. 👇 Check the comments for links to all the full features! Join us in one final round of applause for Mia and Carlos! 🐐💙✨ #StEdwardsUniversity #HilltopperAlumni #BostonMarathon #StudentAthlete