2012 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Southwestern College Placed second in 3000 steeplechase at the 2009 state meet ... Set a school record of 11:17 in the 3000 steeplechase ... Cross country team tied for first place at the Cal State meet in 2010 ...
High School Ran cross country and track and field from 2005 to 2009 for Coach Mark Hedderson at Hilltop High School ... Played soccer as forward in 2005 ... Awarded as Runner of theYear in 2005 ... Named Union-Tribune Athlete of the Week in 2009 ...
Personal Tanya Valenzuela is the daughter of Leonardo and Sandra Valenzuela ... Majoring in neuroscience ... Roots for FC Barcelona and the USA women's soccer team ... Favorite athletes include Kara Goucher, Desiree Davila and Abby Wambach ... Names "The Art of Racing in the Rain" as her favorite book ... Enjoys eating Japanese Caterpillar sushi rolls and Mexican Albondigas soup ... Watches "The Kardashians" and "Dr. G Medical Examiner" ... Favorite movie is "Little Giants" ... Listens to LIl Wayne, Incubus and Britney Spears ... Hobbies include running, going to the beach and playing soccer ... Hopes of making it to the Olympics ... Her most memorable sports achievement has been winning the community college cross country championships as a team in 2010 ... Her parents have had the biggest influence on her as an athlete because they have always supported her and taught her to do her best ... Chose to attend UCR because of the great science programs offered ... Her goal as an UCR athlete is to make the NCAA cross country and track and field meet ...
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2012 Indoor Top Marks |
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3,000m |
10:16.73 |
February 11 |
Husky Classic |
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5,000m |
17:42.18 |
January 28
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University of Washington Invitational |
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2012 Outdoor Top Marks |
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1,500m |
4:45.95 |
March 3 |
All Cal Challenge Cup |
3,000m
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10:20.96 |
March 10
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UCR v. UCSB Dual |
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5000m |
17:43.96 |
May 12 |
Big West Champs |
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3,000m Steeple |
11:04.85 |
April 7 |
Sun Angel Track Classic |
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