Cal State LA Athletics

2008: Had a sensational debut for Cal State L.A. in cross country last fall. Won the California Collegiate Athletic Association individual championship with a winning time of 21:27.7 over 6,000 meters and was named the CCAA Runner of the Year. Also earned All-America honors by finishing eighth in the country, the best finish for a Cal State L.A. runner in at least 10 years. Also earned All-West Region honors after placing ninth and leading the team to a fourth-place finish. Finished second in the Cal State Fullerton Season Opener and the Slippery Rock University Pre-Nationals meet. Earned CCAA Runner of the Week honors three times. Also ran well for the Golden Eagle track team this past spring. Finished second in the nation in the 5,000 meters to earn All-America honors and won CCAA titles in the 1,500 and 5,000. Received Cal State L.A.’s Billie Jean King Award as the top female athlete for 2008-09. 

In Junior College: Earned All-America honors in cross country and track and field. Team won a state championship in cross country. Finished third at the state cross country meet, second in the state 1,500 and third in the state 5,000. Won conference titles in the 1,500 and 5,000.

 

At Buena High School: Was a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. Graduated with seven varsity letters. Competed in swimming, cross country, track and field and cheer. Was also in the school band and choir.

Personal: Daughter of Anthony and Suk Wadeck. Majoring in broadcast  journalism. Enjoys cooking, baking, piano and swimming. Lists finishing eighth in the nation in cross country and second in the 5,000 meters in outdoor track as her most exciting experiences in sports.