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2021 Women's Cross Country Roster

Brianna Lausev

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Uniondale, NY
  • High School Kellenberg Memorial

Biography

2021 Junior

  • Made her only appearance at the Walt Crawford Open, running a 19:11.48 in the 5k, placing 10th

2020 Sophomore (covid-19 season)

2019 Freshman

  • Competed at the Illini Open and the Bradley Pink Classic
  • First Illini to finish in the Bradley Pink Classic White Race, recording a 6K time of 23:07.0 

High School

  • Two-time NSCHGSAA 2k Steeple Champion
  • Two-time All-League Honors for Cross Country, Winter Track, and Spring Track
  • School Record for the 4k distance in Cross Country
  • Qualified for New Balance Nationals Indoor for the Championship 4x800m and Championship 5000m in 2018.
  • Won the Eastern States Championship for the 2k Steeple in a meet record time
  • Four-time qualifier for New York State Federation Championships in Cross country 

Personal

  • Born on September 26, 2001
  • Member of the National Honors Society
  • Kinesiology Major
  • Chose Illinois because it was the one school that made me feel like I was home. There is a fun and friendly student community that welcomes anyone and everyone.

Career-Bests

Indoor (High School) 
1500m: 4:56.98
3K: 10:29.97
5K: 18:53.48

Outdoor (High School)
800m: 2:35.30
1500m: 5:06.04
3K: 10:54.18
2K Steeplechase: 7:27.03

Cross Country
5K: 19:11.48 - Walt Crawford Open (9/3/21)
6K: 23:07.0 - Bradley Pink Classic (10/18/19)

Historical Player Information

  • 2019Freshman

  • 2020Sophomore

  • 2021Junior