2014 Women's Cross Country Roster
Nelson, Shannon
Shannon Nelson
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- International Relations
- Hometown:
- Holmdel, N.J.
- High School:
- Holmdel High School
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
"Because of the great athletic program and education.”
ON COACH UTESCH:
"Coach Deb knows when to work us out hard and when to ease off. She is very empathetic and encouraging."
PERSONAL BESTS
6K: 22:47 (2012 Lehigh-Lafayette Dual Meet)
SENIOR SEASON (2014)
Competed in the Paul Short Open race and finished 163rd overall with a time of 24:19.5…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
JUNIOR SEASON (2013)
Finished 53rd (23:51.65) at Patriot League Championships...Placed ninth at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet (24:00.80) en route to Lehigh's ninth straight victory over the Leopards...Finshed 39th in the Lehigh Invitational (24:57.68).
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012)
Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll…Finished eighth at the Lehigh Invitational (23:08.45)…Placed third at the Lehigh-Lafayette Dual Meet with a time of 22:47…Finished 277th at the 39th Paul Short Run Women’s College Gold (23:53)…Placed 122nd at the Princeton Invitational with a time of 23:38…Crossed the line in 52nd at the Patriot League Championships after finishing in 25:04.6.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Enjoyed strong start to college career with sixth place finish at first race, Lehigh Invitational… followed up with strong 19th place showing at Iona Meet of Champions, with time of 23:11.72… finished fourth overall at Lehigh-Lafayette dual with time of 22.58.7… finished 52nd at Patriot League Championship and 149 at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifier.
GETTING TO KNOW SHANNON
Nickname: ShayShay
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The Squirrels
Major & Why: International Relations and Spanish
Favorite Place on Campus: The Front Lawn
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Shakira
Favorite Movie: Mulan
Favorite TV Show: Game Of Thrones
Favorite Website: NY Times
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Messi
Hobbies: Reading, Learning Languages, Hiking
"Because of the great athletic program and education.”
ON COACH UTESCH:
"Coach Deb knows when to work us out hard and when to ease off. She is very empathetic and encouraging."
PERSONAL BESTS
6K: 22:47 (2012 Lehigh-Lafayette Dual Meet)
SENIOR SEASON (2014)
Competed in the Paul Short Open race and finished 163rd overall with a time of 24:19.5…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
JUNIOR SEASON (2013)
Finished 53rd (23:51.65) at Patriot League Championships...Placed ninth at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet (24:00.80) en route to Lehigh's ninth straight victory over the Leopards...Finshed 39th in the Lehigh Invitational (24:57.68).
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012)
Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll…Finished eighth at the Lehigh Invitational (23:08.45)…Placed third at the Lehigh-Lafayette Dual Meet with a time of 22:47…Finished 277th at the 39th Paul Short Run Women’s College Gold (23:53)…Placed 122nd at the Princeton Invitational with a time of 23:38…Crossed the line in 52nd at the Patriot League Championships after finishing in 25:04.6.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Enjoyed strong start to college career with sixth place finish at first race, Lehigh Invitational… followed up with strong 19th place showing at Iona Meet of Champions, with time of 23:11.72… finished fourth overall at Lehigh-Lafayette dual with time of 22.58.7… finished 52nd at Patriot League Championship and 149 at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifier.
GETTING TO KNOW SHANNON
Nickname: ShayShay
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The Squirrels
Major & Why: International Relations and Spanish
Favorite Place on Campus: The Front Lawn
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Shakira
Favorite Movie: Mulan
Favorite TV Show: Game Of Thrones
Favorite Website: NY Times
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Messi
Hobbies: Reading, Learning Languages, Hiking
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