University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
2011 Cross Country Roster
Roster
Clair Powell
- Position:
- Women
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Mooresville, N.C.
Overview: A talented distance runner who looks to lead her team during her senior season.
2011-12: Ran a solid season for the cross country team...had a season best of 20:44 at the Big South Championships...Indoor: Placed fifth at Applachian Invitational in the 3K ...had a PR in the mile at the Kent Taylor Invitational two weeks later (5:23.14)...competed at the Big South Indoor Championships where she showed tremendous improvement as she placed ninth in the 5K with a PR of 18:05.68...Outdoors: Ran a PR of in the 3K late in the season at Duke (10:49.29) and ended the season with a 15th place finish at the Big South Championships in the 10K.
2010-11: Came back from an injury to be a solid contributor for the cross country team this year...Indoor: Opened the season with a mile personal record at the ASU Open, then broke it again at the Kent Taylor Invitational running 5:25.38...followed up her mile performances with a 3K at the Niswonger Invitational, running 10:55.95...ran a personal record at the Dick Taylor Invitational running 10:46.95 in the 3K...at the Big South Conference meet she was a member of the 2nd-place Distance Medley team, running the 1,200 leg...also ran a personal record of 18:22.29 in the 5K...Outdoors...ran a PR of 4:58.01 in the 1500m at the 49er Classic.
2009-10: Had a great rookie year as the cross country team's number two runner and a strong contributor until an injury sidelined her...had best marks of 11:05 (3K), 19:10 (5K) and 22:58 (6K).
Before UNC Asheville: Attended Mooresville High School... Mooresville Tribune athlete of the week 3 times during her career...MVP for Cross Country, indoor and outdoor track...school record holder in 1500 and 1600...team captain for cross country and track teams...also played basketball...best career times of 5:26 (1600m) and 19:54 (5K).
Collegiate Bests:
10000 Meter Run-39:52.63
3000 Meter Run-10:41.29
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5000 Meter Run-18:05.68
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6000 Meter Run-22:59.00
