University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
2012 Cross Country Roster
Roster
Alyska Kalmeijer
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Marietta, Ga.
Overview: Alyska is a versatile athlete who brings a competitive spirit to all three seasons of her running competitions... eager to compete for her final year...expected to continue her success on the track.
2011-12: Indoors...ran a season indoor best in the 800m at the Big South Championships and set a school record on the 4x400 relay team....Outdoor...finished sixth at the Beynon Sports Surfaces Catamount Classic with a season best of 2:20.23.
2010-11: Came into the season as one of the most improved athletes...ran a career best of 19:23.80 at the Royal Cross Country Challenge...Indoors...ran an indoor best in the 800m at the Dick Taylor Invitational (2:22.87)...at the Big South Conference meet was a member of the scoring relays, Distance Medley & 4 x 400m, helping the team earn a 2nd and 5th place finishes, respectively.
2009-10: Solid contributor during the cross country season...ran season best of 19:43 at the UNC Charlotte Invitational...was a member of 4th-place DMR team at the Big South Indoor Conference Championships...ran 2:17.66 at the Big South Outdoor Conference Championships to score along with being on the 4th-place 4 x 400m relay squad.
Before UNC Asheville: Attended Alan C. Pope High School...was a 4 year letterman in cross country...MVP in 2006, Coach's Award in 2007 & 2008...was a 3 year letterman in track & field...Rookie of the Year (2006), Most Outstanding Distance Runner (2007), Most Valuable Player (2008)...career bests of 2:21.08 (800m), 5:21.58 (1600m) & 19:43.88 (5K).
Collegiate Bests:
800m - 2:17.66
1500m - 4:56.22
1 mile - 4:52.95
5K - 19:23.80
