2010 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
SPU: One-year letterwinner.
Freshman (2010): Ran in six meet, scoring in three. ... Top performance was 3rd for the Falcons (18th overall) at Apple Ridge Invitational on Sept. 11. ... A week later, was part of the scoring group (4th) and 67th overall at Sundodger. ... Ran 10th for SPU (78th overall) at GNAC Championships.
Blanchet High School: Cross country and track team captain as a senior (2009-10). ... Cross country Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior. ... Cross country Most Inspirational as a sophomore (2007). ... Lettered in cross country all four years, lettered in track as a junior and senior, lettered in swimming as a sophomore and junior.
Personal: Leah Colleen Swanson. ... Nursing major.
Fun facts: First year of running was as a high school freshman. ... Favorite course is Seattle's Lower Woodland Park because of its numerous hills. ... Has been on a summer swim team for the past nine years. ... Book she just couldn't put down was any of the "Harry Potter" series. ... If she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be Potter author J.K. Rowling, and she would serve crumpets and tea. ... In 10 years, plans to be a nurse or nutritionist. ... Loves dogs and volunteers as a dog walker at PAWS every weekend.
