Kathryn McElheny
Kathryn McElheny
Birth Date: Mar. 19, 1987
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Carbondale, IL
High School: Carbondale Community
Major: Biology
Parents: Brian & Millie

Senior (2008):
Took part in two events, the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 6) and the Foothills Invitationa (Oct. 18).

Junior (2007):
Took part in five meets ... Finished 56th out of 171 competitors at the Georgia State Invitational (Sept. 15) with a 5K time of 22:10 ... Best 5K performance of the year came at the Bulldog Stampede (21:27) ... Ran at the UAA Championships.

Sophomore (2006):

Competed in the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 2) and Georgia Collegiate Championships (Sept. 30) ... Posted a career-best 5K time of 20:59.7 at the Georgia Collegiates where she finished fourth among Emory runners and 35th overall out 118 contestants.

Freshman (2005):
McElheny ran a season-best time of 22:23 at the Georgia Collegiate Championship (JV meet), where she finished fourth for Emory.

Career Statistics:

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2005 173 363 .323 23:24 22:23
2006 160 115 .582 21:59 20:59
2007 267 235 .532 21:48 21:27
2008 105 136 .436 22:29 22:20
Career 705 849 .453   20:59

Quote:
"Cross country has taught me to manage my time, allowed me to be a part of a wonderful group of people, and taught me the notion of powering myself purely through the inspiration of what I will become."