Chico State Athletics

Pre-Chico Days
Competed in both cross country and track at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville…Placed 43rd at the North Coast Section Cross Country Championships as a junior, before racing to a 20:36 5k PR at the State Championships…Due to the COVID shut-down had only a two-race senior cross country campaign…On the track, raced to an early season 5:36 1,600m PR in 2020 before COVID cancelled the bulk of the season…Scholar Athlete.
 
Personal
Born September 9, 2003, in Danville…Daughter of Christopher and Jennifer…Has two younger brothers, Jonah and Caleb…Her mom is her hero (“because she always supports me, guides me, and make me laugh”)…The person she most admires in the sports world is world champion sprinter Allyson Felix (“I admire her for how strongly she has worked in order to create herself into her own brand, and also be the most decorated track and field Olympian”)…Chose to attend Chico State “because I loved the collegiate town that created a sense of community. I was also drawn to the many outdoor opportunities and the beautiful campus”…Her biggest sports moment was running in the cross country state high school finals in Clovis…The most interesting adventure she has ever experienced is parasailing over the small island of Aruba (“I was able to see the teal waters surrounding the entire island”)…The most impressive thing she’s ever accomplished: “I was voted most likely to be heard without a microphone”…Has learned by running cross country “that it doesn’t matter if you come in first place or last place, it only matters if you cross the finish line. Push yourself to achieve your own personal goals, without comparing yourself to others”…Enjoys making food, going to drive-in movies, and spending time with her friends…Outside of running, says her biggest talent is dancing (“I’ve danced recreationally since I was in kindergarten and all throughout high school because I took it as my elective”…Has been a 4-H camp counselor for seven years…At the top of her bucket list: “Visiting Greece and staying in the all-white houses right along the water!”…Best advice ever received came from her mom: “Always make your bed”…Majoring in kinesiology…Plans to pursue a career in pediatric physical therapy.
 
Personal Best Marks
800m: 2:36
1,600m: 5:36
5k XC: 20:36