2013 Women's Cross Country
Biography
Freshman (2013):
Competed in three events ... Clocked a season-best 6K timeof 24:32 that ranked third on the team and sixth overall out of 43runners in the Green Race at the Charlotte Invitational ... Crossedthe finish line in the No. 41 position out of 137 entries at theFurman Classic with a time of 25:16 ... Also raced at the SewaneeInvitational.
High School:
Earned four letters in both cross country and track and fieldwhile at Chapel Hill High School ... Was coached by Ron Olsen ...Came through with a personal best time of 11:41 in the 3000 metersas a senior ... Top 5K mark was a 19:25 ... Recorded her best timein the 800 meters at the 2012 NCHSAA 3A State Championship with aneffort of 2:18, good for second place ... Was a member of the 2009state championship squad in cross country ...Helped her track andfield team to three regional championships.
Personal:
Daughter of Randy and Kelly Young ... Born May 21, 1995 ... Plansto major in biology.
Quote:
"Emory is a fantastic school where I believe I will receive aquality education as well as opportunities to pursue athletics andother opportunities."