2022 Women's Cross Country Roster
Kora Malecek
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Onalaska, Wis.
- High School:
- Onalaska
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
TFRRS Profile
Illini Track I Melissa Wullschleger NCAA Outdoor All-American Heptathlon 6/14/25
Sunday, June 15
Illini Track I Rose Yeboah NCAA Outdoor All-American High Jump 6/14/25
Sunday, June 15
Illini Track I Kam Garrett NCAA Outdoor All-American High Jump 6/13/25
Saturday, June 14
Illini Track I Sophia Beckmon NCAA Outdoor All-American Long Jump 6/12/25
Friday, June 13
