Two-time All-American swimmer Nicole Cossey and Great Northwest conference soccer player of the year Chris Bargholz were named Simon Fraser University's athletes of the year last Wednesday.
The awards banquet was held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown on March 19.
Cossey won the women's athlete of the year honours, posting the second-fastest time ever in NCAA Division II, despite placing runner-up in the women's 100-metre freestyle final in her second consecutive appearance at the recent nationals. She also placed sixth in the 50m free to earn All-American honours in both races.
Cossey, a junior, also earned the Clan's scholar athlete award, garnering a 3.86 grade point average.
Bargholz helped lead the Clan men to a third consecutive conference title, a second West Region banner and a second straight appearance to the NCAA Div. II final four. It was also the soccer program's fourth consecutive Great Northwest title.
The junior midfielder was also named a conference and regional first team all-star, and second team All-American to earn SFU's male athlete of the year honour.
Tore Corrado of football and wrestler Helen Maroulis were the recipients of Terry Fox awards as the Clan's most inspirational athletes.
Corrado, a senior wide receiver, filled an empty spot on the Clan's punt team, while also topping the recent CFL Combines in the three-cone drill in Toronto. He also placed fifth-best in the 40-yard dash and the shuttle run at the pre-draft testing.
Maroulis posted an undefeated career in collegiate women's wrestling, which included being named athlete of the year at the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association championships.
The SFU women's basketball team took the President's academic team honours, boasting a collective 3.12 GPA.
The men's soccer team won the President's athletic team award for its second straight final four placement.
Adam Stashuk of men's soccer received the Bill De Vries award for academic excellence (3.80 GPA).
Wrestlier Victoria Anthony earned the Lorne Davies senior grad award, following an undefeated collegiate career on the mats, and a 3.59 GPA in the classroom.
Clan offensive senior lineman Brad Erdos won the Rick Jones comeback award.
Traci Boss was presented the V.W. Kip Dougherty award for her contribution to the SFU track and field program.
Laura Reid won the Fred Dietrich award for her work to SFU athletics in the management, administration or support services areas.
