Malina
5-6 • r-Jr. • McDonald, Ohio 2020 (r-So.) • Did not compete 2019 (r-Fr.) • Academic All-Big 12 First Team • Was one of two Mountaineers to compete at the Penn State National Open, finishing in 121st place with a time of 23:13.1 • Placed 44th at the Lock Haven Invitational, crossing the finish line in 22:56.5 • Crossed the finish line in 23:30.9 at the Spiked Shoe Invitational, good for 40th place • Made her Mountaineer debut at the Lehigh Invitational, notching a season-best 6k time of 22:51.27 to finish in 11th place 2018 (Fr.) • Redshirted High School • Ran at McDonald High for coach Mike Richards • Helped McDonald to a Division III state cross country championship in 2014 • Also led the Blue Devils to a Division III state track title as a freshman and anchored state champion 4x400 relay team • 12-time all-state selection, including four in the 1,600 meters • Holds 1,600-meter school record and was part of school-record-setting 4x400 relay team • Represented Ohio at the Midwest Meet of Champions Personal • Daughter of David Mitchell and Nancy Cassidy • Only child • Birthday is August 26 • Majoring in sport and exercise psychology • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
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