2017 Women's Cross Country Roster
Sarah Madsen
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Elmhurst, Ill.
- High School:
- Parkway Central
2018
Outdoor Track
- Won the Kip Javrin Open with a time of 2:17.63
- Academic All-Big Ten
2017
Cross Country
- Ran for the Illini at the Walt Crawford Open
Outdoor
- Did not compete
Indoor
- Competed at Big Ten Championships in the 800m
- Timed her fastest 800m of the season at the Rod McCravy Invite (2:16.67)
- Won the 1,000m race at the Illinois Women's Dual in her Illini debut
High School
- All-State in track in 2015 & 2016
- Four-time All-Conference in track
- Three-time All-Conference in cross-country
- Placed sixth in the 800m at the Festival of Miles in 2016
- Finished third in Class 4A at State Championships in the 800m and 4x400m relay
- Finished fourth in the 4x800m at state
Personal
- Daughter of Gary and Sheila Madsen
- Born on October 5, 1997
- Has two siblings, Maggie and Lily
- Chose Illinois based on its academic reputation and friendly atmosphere
- Hobbies include playing the cello and piano
Madsen's Personal Bests
Indoor
800m: 2:16.67 - Rod McCravy (1/21/17)
1,000m: 3:08.14 - Illinois Women's Duals (12/3/16)
Cross Country
5K: 19:36.94 - Walt Crawford Open (9/1/17)
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
