| Kaitlin Poggi |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Gladstone, Ore.
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| High School:
Gladstone HS
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| Height:
5-10
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| Position:
Dist
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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2008-2009) In cross country participated in the Auburn Invitational where the team finished in second place. (2006-2007) In cross country set personal record for 5,000 meters, 17:38... competed in five cross country events including two team victories (Charles Bowles; Cal Poly)... had two fourth place finishes in cross country (Charles Bowles; Cal Poly)... Ran at NCAA West Regionals... redshirted in track. (2005-2006) Ranked eighth in school history in the 1,500 meters, 4:33.24; set personal record in 3,000 meter steeplechase; 5,000 meter, 17:03.16 ... won at the Willamette Open in 3,000 meter steeplechase and the 1,500 meter at Willamette Last Chance ... qualified for 1,500 meter, 3,000 meter steeplechase and 5,000 meter at Pacific-10 Championships. (2004-2005) Made the Pac-10 Championships final in 1,500 meters, only one of two true freshmen to do so.
GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in track and field for coaches Tim Marshall, Joan Kintz and two years in cross country for Marshall ... in cross country, two-time all-league first team; all-state first team as senior, third team as junior ... in track and field, third in state in 3,000 as junior; fourth in state in 1,500 and 3,000 as senior; personal bests of 2:17 in 800, 4:43 in 1,500; 10:16 in 3,000 ... competed in the Border Clash in 2004 .. also played basketball, soccer ... Valedictorian; National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Pre-Pharmacy ... parents are Ken and Nancy ... father works for the state police, mother works for the Portland Police ... family includes sisters Jessica (22), Kelli (20, Kaitlin's twin) ... enjoys hanging out with friends, rollerblading, basketball and soccer ... top athletic thrill is "running really fast and winning"... chose OSU because it is a great place to go to school and run.
PERSONAL BESTS: Indoor 3,000 meters-10:07; 1,500 meters-4:33; 5,000 meters-17:03.
