2011 Women's Track and Field Roster

Kelsey Brown

  • Position Distance
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool Classical Academy
  • Hometown Colorado Springs, CO

Biography

SPU: One-year letterwinner.

Sophomore (2011): INDOOR – Ran in one meet, competing in the 800 at the UW Indoor Open. OUTDOOR Became primarily an 800-meter specialist, running that event in seven meets. Top place was 6th at the Spike Arlt Invitational on April 16 and at the Saint Martin's Invitational on April 30.

Freshman (2010): INDOOR – Won 800 meters at Pilot Indoor in Portland with a 2:26.97. ... Placed 9th in 800 at GNACs., coming within one second of getting into the points. ... Set PR of 2:20.84 in 800 at SPU Last-Chance meet. OUTDOOR – Ran 15th in the 800 meters at GNAC. ... Ran distances ranging from 400 to 1,500 meters.

Personal: Kelsey Lauren Brown. ... Born Nov. 29, 1990. ... Exercise science major.

Fun facts: Runs cross country. ... Typically won races on elementary school field days, then joined a running club in elementary as soon as it was formed. ... Also has done swimming and triathlon, winning a national triathlon championship at age 14. ... Enjoys different aspects of cross country and track: Prefers the scenery, trails and team bonding of XC, but loves the racing aspect of track. ... Has taken mission trips to Ecuador and Ukraine.

INDOOR PERSONAL BESTS
800:
2:20.84 (2010)


OUTDOOR PERSONAL BESTS
400:
1:02.64 (2010)
800: 2:20.76 (2010)
1500: 5:09.50 (2010)