NIL Opportunities

2022

• Ran a personal-best 6k at the Gans Creek Classic (21:31.4) and placed 43rd
• Placed 108th at the Big Ten Championships (22:23.3)

2021

• Made her Illini debut at the Redbird Invite, running a 23:08.1 on 9/17.

High School

• Two-time Cross Country Gatorade Athlete of the Year in Wisconsin (2019 & 2020)
• State Champion in the 3200, 4x800, and 5k
• Holds the state record in the 4x1600
• Holds the school record in the 3200, 1600, 4x800, and 5k
• Four-time letterwinner in cross country and three-time letterwinner in track
• Coached by Darin Shepardson

Personal

• Plans to run professionally or start a dog rescue home following graduation
• Chose Illinois because of the coaches, campus, and the great overall fit
• Daughter of David and KayahBah Malecek

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