WALTHAM, Mass. – Caitlin Burmester '25 graduated two months ago, but her legend continues to grow. The Bentley runner was named to the Academic All-America Third Team, College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced Tuesday.

CSC Release

Burmester is the fourth Bentley student-athlete to earn Academic All-America during the 2024-25 year. She is the eighth women's runner in school history to receive the prestigious honor.

Burmester's outstanding senior year began by leading the women's cross country team to its first-ever Northeast-10 title. She was named the NE10 Runner of the Year. Shortly thereafter, Burmester won the NCAA East Regional individual title. In turn, she
was named the East Region Runner of the Year by USTFCCCA.

Between the indoor and outdoor track & field NE10 Championships, Burmester totaled six medals - including four gold.

Burmester received the NE10 Sport Excellence Award three times during her senior year: cross country, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field.

She was named the NE10 Women's Scholar Athlete of the Year for 2024-25.