ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Head coaches
Aaron Lanzel and
Kim Lewnes officially announced that
Logan Flament and
Susannah Heinz have been selected as team captains for the upcoming 2026 Navy cross country season.
"Selection as this year's team captain is one of the highest honors I have been blessed with in my life up to this point," Flament said. "Joining the team as a walk-on who thought that my running career was over after high school, I cannot express with words the fulfillment I get from competing with this team and being able to contribute to the continued success of our program with my best friends. The history and tradition of this program demands the highest levels of commitment, loyalty, and sacrifice. I cannot wait to work with my brothers to rewrite the realm of possibility and take our claim as a national level team. Despite the obstacles that we may encounter on the road ahead, I have no doubt that this team possesses the talent and character required to earn a place at the NCAA National Championship in November."
Flament has competed in 15 events over his first three seasons, earning Second Team All-Patriot League distinction as a junior last season. During his time at the Academy, he has solidified his position as one of Navy's top runners, finishing as one of the Mids' top-seven counters in four of his last five competitions, including the Star Meet, Patriot League Championship, and NCAA Regional last season.
"Being named team captain is an honor I never thought to receive, but one I could not be happier to accept," Heinz stated. "Throughout these first three years at the Academy, this team has provided more than just physical fitness, but also has facilitated friendships, character, and so much more. To my fellow firsties, I cannot wait for us to get to lead the rest of the girls together. We are so excited to carry on the legacy of our team and continue to build its future as we enter our final year at the Academy!"
Heinz has competed in 10 competitions in her three-year Navy career, including six competitions in 2025. Last season, she finished in the top-seven counters among Midshipmen runners in four competitions that she competed in, which included the Patriot League Championship and the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional.
The Navy cross country team opens the 2026 season at the Salisbury Fall Classic on Saturday, Sept. 5 in Salisbury, Md.
