2015

Track and Field

Outdoor

• Finished 12th in the 3,000m at the Orange and Blue Open

Indoor

• Competed at the Illini Twilight, taking 21st in the 3,000m

2013

Cross Country

• Made her collegiate debut at the Illini Challenge, where she placed 16th overall
• Finished sixth for the squad at the Bradley Classic with a 6K time of 23:43
• Placed 43rd overall and finished sixth for the Illini at the team Open

High School

• Two-time conference champion in the 3200m
• 2013 sectional champion in the 3200m
• Three-time All-Conference in track
• Three-time All-Conference in cross country
• State qualifier in cross country
• Placed fourth in the 3200m at the state championships in 2013
• Finished fourth in the 3200m at the 2013 Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor Championships
• Team captain for track and cross country
• Cross country team MVP in 2012, and track team MVP in 2012 and 2013
• Pioneer Press Athlete of the Month in April of 2013
• School record holder in two events (3200m and three mile race)

Personal

• Daughter of Oscar and Sarah Palacios
• Born on November 29, 1994
• Has one brother, Chris, and one sister , Lucia
• Hobbies include biking, swimming, drawing, and reading
• Majoring in biology
• National Honor Society member
• 2011 NSC Sportsmanship Award winner

Personal Bests

Cross Country

4K: 16:22 - Illini Challenge (8/30/13)
5K: 19:50 - Illini Open (10/25/13)
6K: 23:43 - Bradley Classic (10/18/13)

Track and Field

Outdoor

3,000m: 10:51.79 - Illini Twilight (4/18/15)

Indoor

3,000m: 11:09.36 - Orange and Blue Open (2/21/15)