Michelle Mittaz
Michelle Mittaz
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Needham, MA
High School: Needham

Junior (2023):

  • Competed in four meets in 2023
  • Helped boost the Eagles to a first-place team finish at the Berry College Invitational where she finished 9th overall with a season-best time at the 6k distance at 24:40.4
  • Finished 60th at the 5k Stan Sims Opener, with a time of 19:43.62

Sophomore (2022): 

  • 2022 UAA Fall All-Academic Honors
  • Competed in five events for the Eagles this season
  • Registered a season-best time of 24:23 at the UAA Championships
  • Finished 75th out of 149 runners at the UAB Classic with a time of 24:39
  • Raced to a 27th place finish in he 5k at the Alexander Asics Invitational (19:38)
  • Posted a time of 21:12 in the 5k at the Julius Johnson Invitational to finish 28th out of 93 athleted

Freshman (2021):

Competed in four meets… Finished with a season best time of 27:00 at the Converse Kickoff to finish in 124th out of 208 runners… Finished 133rd at the UAB Classic, posting a time of 27:11… Also competed at the 5k Alexander Asics Invitational (21:17) and the 5,760m Emory vs. Oglethorpe Dual Meet (26:17).

High School:
Three-year performer in cross country and track and field while at Needham High School ... Served as team captain during her senior year ... Was coached by Chris van Cott ... Top 5K time was a 20:07 ... Clocked a 3:10 in the 1000 meters ... Honor Roll member throughout her prep days.

Quote:
"I was excited to attend a school where I could further both my academic and athletic career.  Plus, I'm excited for warmer weather!"

Michelle Mittaz Top 6K Times (By Season):

Year Event Time
2023 Berry College Invitational 24:40
2022 UAA Championships 24:23
2021 Converse Kickoff 27:11