![Marissa Gogniat](/images/wxc/Headshots/Gogniat_Marissa.jpg?max_width=600&max_height=800)
Height: | 5-9 |
Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | Monroeville, PA |
High School: | Gateway Senior |
Position: | Distance |
Major: | Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology, Psychology |
Parents: | John & Anita |
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
2:21.80 | 800m Run | 1/28/2013 | Emory Crossplex Invitational |
10:22.27 | 3000m Run | 2/28/2015 | UAA Championships |
18:11.87 | 5000m Run | 2/28/2015 | UAA Championships |
5:12.69 | Mile Run | 2/14/2015 | Sanford Invitational |
Career Best Marks (Outdoor):
2:21.93 | 800m Run | 4/4/2014 | VertKlasse Meeting |
4:41.03 | 1500m Run | 5/9/2015 | Georgia Invitational |
17:59.91 | 5000m Run | 3/27/2015 | Emory Invitational |
Honors (Outdoor):
2012 | All-UAA | 3200m Relay | 3rd |
2013 | All-UAA | 3200m Relay | 2nd |
Prior to Emory:
Four-year member of the cross country and track and field teams at Gateway Senior High School ... Was coached by Thomas LaBuff ... Served as the captain of the cross country squad for three seasons and was a two-time co-captain of the track team ... Selected as the cross country MVP twice ... Qualifed for the PIAA Cross Country Championships as a junior and senior ... Finished 24th out of 281 entries at the 2010 AAA State Championship (19:54) ... Ranked 10th in the 800 meters in the 2010 WPIAL AAA Girl's Final Ranking (2:20.56) ... Best 5K time was a 19:09 ... Helped her track team to three section crowns and one cross country section co-championship ... Was recruited by Division I programs, Xavier, Marquette and Pepperdine before opting on Emory.
Personal:
Born September 13, 1992... Recipient of a Norfolk Southern Corporation Scholarship ... US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award ... Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Young Achiever in October of 2009 ... Volunteer with Best Buddies... Also on the Emory Cross Country team.
Why she chose Emory:
"I chose Emory for its excellent academic reputation and impressive athletic programs."