2026 Track & Field Roster
Biography
JUNIOR
Studied abroad at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
SOPHOMORE
Dean’s List recipient.
Finished 10th in the 5000m at the Rich Allen Classic, with a time of 19:44.93.
Placed ninth in the 1500m at the Linfield Open, with a time of 5:41.00.
Finished eighth in the 3K steeplechase at the NWC Conference Championship.
FRESHMAN
Member of the Linfield cross country team.
Ran a time of 25:12.20 in the 6,000 meters at the NWC Cross Country Championships.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Class Valedictorian.
Rotary Award for Mathematics.
Subject Area Award for Physical Education and Math.
Three-time letter winner in cross country and track & field.
Letter winner in basketball.
Awarded School Top 10 All-Time List for 1500 and 3k.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in mathematics and physics.
Daughter of Steve & Shannon Taylor.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
Linfield has a beautiful campus full of wonderful people who are kind and welcoming.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete gives me the opportunity to push myself through running and to be a part of a team who enjoys doing the same.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Sports have taught me the joy of hard work and the importance of community.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I see myself running and enjoying the outdoors while working to support myself.
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best class I’ve taken is Explorations in Experimental Physics. It was super interesting and very hands-on.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My parents are very inspirational to me. They’re both extremely hardworking and kind, and they never pretend to be someone they’re not.
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
Control what you can control, and don’t overwork yourself.
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
Personally, my goal is to qualify for Conference in the 3k steeplechase and in the 5k. As a team, I hope that we see some success at the conference level, and we see a ton of PRs this year.
