Oct. 14, 2018
SAN DIEGO –
Hannah Rasmussen shattered the three-year 5k school record to take San Diego to a third place finish at the Highlander Invitational Saturday morning.
Rasmussen placed fourth in the race at 17:08, racing at a 5:30 mile pace.
"After trying to stay under control for the first mile, I was just trying to have fun and stay relaxed for the rest of the race," said sophomore
Hannah Rasmussen. The previous 5k record was set by
Sam Mattice in 2015 when she raced a 17:10 at the Sacramento Cross Challenge
The entire team posted fast times to earn third place, with 16 women recording personal bests in the 5k.
"I am so proud of my teammates," said Rasmussen after the race. "All of the work is paying off, and we are more ready for conference than we have ever been."
Sophomore
Molly Klein placed 22
nd out of 250 runners with a personal best time 17:50.
Ally Roessling,
Zani Moore and
Madison Lambros rounded out the top five for the Toreros. They packed up early and worked together to all finish the race with personal bests- 18:03, 18:04, and 18:05 respectively.
COACH'S TAKE:
The Women's team ran exceptionally well. They packed up early and pulled each other through the entire race. Things looked good for them early in the race and they continued to the finish with an aggressive mindset of unity and desiring will to race.
TEAMMATES' TAKE:
- "Our team has never been faster, and we have high expectations for this year's conference meet" – Captain Natalie North-Cole
- "I wanted to contribute to my team today and I gave it all I had" - Molly Klein
RESULTS:
4. Hannah Rasmussen (So.) 17:08.8 (5:30 mile pace) (Personal Best)
22. Molly Klein (So.) 17:50.8 (5:44 mile pace) (Personal Best)
31. Ally Roessling (Jr.) 18:03.1 (5:48 mile pace) (Personal Best)
33. Zani Moore (Sr.) 18:04.3 (5:48 mile pace) (Personal Best)
34. Madison Lambros (RS So.) 18:05.1 (5:49 mile pace) (Personal Best)
42. Natalie North-Cole (Sr.) 18:13.5 (5:51 mile pace) (Personal Best)
54. Cassidy Kuhn (Jr.) 18:24.8 (5:55 mile pace) (Personal Best)
62. Morgan Conn (Fr.) 18:32.5 (5:57 mile pace) (Personal Best)
70. Beth Wade (Jr.) 18:46.6 (6:02 mile pace) (Personal Best)
85. Jessica Ong (So.) 18:59.6 (6:06 mile pace) (Personal Best)
92. Mikayla Rulh (Fr.) 19:07 (6:09 mile pace)
94. Cammy Manes (So.) 19:11.6 (6:10 mile pace) (Personal Best)
115. Sera Parvin (RS Fr.) 19:31.2 (6:16 mile pace) (Personal Best)
116. Erin Duncan (Jr.) 19:32.1 (6:16 mile pace) (Personal Best)
117. Hailey Purtzer (Jr.) 19:32.4 (6:17 mile pace) (Personal Best)
127. Madeleine Coli (Fr.) 19:44.1 (6:21 mile pace)
141. Brianna Pertak (Jr.) 20:08.8 (6:28 mile pace)
147. Courtney Camden (Sr.) 20:12.9 (6:30 mile pace) (Personal Best)
160. Camille Morales (Sr.) 20:23.0 (6:33 mile pace)
178. Olivya Pastis (Fr.) 20:57.6 (6:44 mile pace)
180. Nicole Stevens (Fr.) 20:58 (6:44 mile pace) (Personal Best)
