Meredith Lorch
Meredith Lorch
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Concord, MA
High School: Concord-Carlisle
Major: Anthropology & Human Biology
Parents: Chris & Nancy

Junior (2012):
Competed in six meets ... Posted a personal-best 6K time of 23:54 at the UAA Championships ... Recorded a 16th-place finish out of 142 runners at the 6K Viking Open with an effort of 23:56 ... Crossed the finish line in the No. 17 position out of 105 runners at the Gulf Coast Stampede with a 5K showing of 20:04 ... Squad's No. 6 finisher and ranked 26th in the 138-runner field at the season-opening Sewanee/Berry Invitational (24:35).

Sophomore (2011):
Took part in four races, three of which were 5K events ... Lone 6K outing came at the Sewanee Invitational where she crossed the finish line in 56th position out of 133 runners (25:54) ... Best 5K effort effort was a 19:55, 38th out of 111 runners, at the JSU Foothills Invitational ... Recorded a 25th-place showing out of 126 hopefuls at the 5K Berry College Invitational (20:43) ... Also competed at the Southeast Classic.

Freshman (2010):
Ran in five meets ... Top 5K time was a 21:38 that ranked 40th out of 105 runners at the Royal Cross Country Challenge ... 43rd out of 98 entries at the 5K JSU Foothills Invitational with a showing of 21:58 ... Lone 6K event she participated in was the season-opening Sewanee Invitational (28:42).

High School:
Earned four letter in track and cross country at Concord-Carlisle High School ... Was coached by Stephen Lane and Manna Bruno ... Served as co-captain of both teams her senior season ... Top 5K time was a 20:10 ... Competed in the hurdles while on the track squad ... Recipient of the school's Becky Broadwith Award for leadership, spirit and dedication.

Personal:
Born October 8, 1992.

Quote:
"I selected Emory because of its combination of strong academics and athletics.  I love the city of Atlanta, the friendly people and team."