Sophia Arruda
Sophia Arruda
Year: So.
Hometown: Lakeville, MA
High School: Bishop Feehan

Sophomore (2022): 

  • Competed in two events for the Eagles this season
  • Registered a season-best time of 25:59 at the UAB Classic for a 101st finish out of 149 runners
  • Also ran in the 5k placing 70th out of 106 athletes (21:42)

Freshman (2021):

Competed in three meets… Recorded a season-best time of 27:15 at the UAB Classic where she finished in 134th… Registered a time of 27:50 and a 149th place finish in the field of 208 runners at the Converse Kickoff… Also competed at the 5,000m Alexander Asics Invitational where she ran a time of 22:04.

High School:
Member of the ross country and track and field programs at Bishop Feehan High School ... Was coached by Bob L'Homme ... As a senior she served as captain for the cross country and track squads ... Top 5K time was a 19:29 ... Clocked an 11:53 in the two-mile run ... Helped her team to a third-place finish at the state cross country championships ... Sun Chronicle Cross Country and Track All-Star ... Earned all-league recognition ... Recipient of the St. Anselm Book Award.

Personal:
Daughter of Thomas and Colleen Arruda ... Born Feb. 5.


Quote:
"I chose Emory because of the academic rigor, positive team environment and access to a wide variety of valuable resources.

Sophia Arruda Top 6K Times (By Season):

Year Event Time
2022 UAB Classic 25:59
2021 UAB Classic 27:15