Sophomore (2021):

Kummings made major strides all season and scored in three of the seven meets she competed in… Saved her best for last, as she recorded her season-best time of 23:19 at the NCAA DIII National Championships to finish in 221^st… Earned All-Region status for her 13^th place finish at the NCAA South Regional Championships where she crossed the finish line in 23:30… Finished third amongst the Eagle contingent at the UAA Championships with a time of 24:24… Turned in another third place finish for Emory and 55^th overall at the UAB Classic (23:23)… Crossed the finish line first amongst all Eagles at the 5k Alexander Asics Invitational with a time of 19:41… Also competed at the Converse Kickoff (24:45) and the 5,760m Emory vs. Oglethorpe Dual Meet (24:25)… Was named to the UAA Fall All-Academic Team… Named a 2021 USTFCCCA Academic All-American.

High School:
Four-year member of the cross country and track and field programs at The Bolles School ... Was coached by Tony Ryan ... Served as team captain her junior and senior seasons ... Clocked a personal-best 5K time of 18:53, which was good for second place out of 86 entries at the 2018 Region 1-2A Meet ... Top 1,600-meter time was a 5:19 ... Took home first place in the 1,600 meters at the 2019 Outdoor FHSAA 2A District 4 Championships ... Helped The Bolles School to a cross country state crown in 2018 ... National Honor Society member.

Personal:
Daughter of David and Shelly Kummings ... Born Jan. 11 ... Plans to double major in political science and sociology.

Quote:
"I chose Emory because I wanted a more intimate academic experience combined with a team that has similar goals as me such as doing well in both school and sports." 

Helena Kummings Top 6K Times (By Season):