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Madelyn Russell
- Position:
- Distance
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Ellis HS
- Hometown:
- Salina, Kan.
2024-25 (Sophomore): Set a career-best 3000-meter dash time of 10:47.22 in the Nebraska Tune-Up ... Ran a career-best 5000-meter dash time of 18:42.06 at the Rock Chalk Classic.
2023-24 (Freshman): Cross Country ... Made collegiate debut at the 5K Bob Timmons Classic, finishing 17th with a time of 20:01.4 ... Finished 51st at the 6K Summit League Championships with a season-best time of 23:33.3 ... Indoor ... Summit League Academic Honor Roll ... Finished 23rd in the 3000m with a season-best time of 10:55.52 ... Member of 8th place DMR team at the Summit League Indoor Championships, also finishing 18th in the 3000m with a time of 11:09.36
High School/Club: Attended Ellis High School…Earned Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championship…5k recorder holder…4X800m recorder holder…All-Star Preps Best of Kansas 2020…All A Honor Roll… Earned a Governor’s Scholar award…Ran Club Track for Brocaw Blazer under David Ramsey
Personal: Born September 3, 2004...Parents Jessica and Kenton Russell…Sister to Logan…Rides dirt bikes…Favorite color is purple…was also recruited by Wichita State and Washburn…Is pursing a nursing degree
Why Kansas City: “I chose Kansas City because it was a perfect fit. It had a successful nursing program. After meeting with the coaches I felt like I was wanted on the team and that was very important to me.“
2023-24 (Freshman): Cross Country ... Made collegiate debut at the 5K Bob Timmons Classic, finishing 17th with a time of 20:01.4 ... Finished 51st at the 6K Summit League Championships with a season-best time of 23:33.3 ... Indoor ... Summit League Academic Honor Roll ... Finished 23rd in the 3000m with a season-best time of 10:55.52 ... Member of 8th place DMR team at the Summit League Indoor Championships, also finishing 18th in the 3000m with a time of 11:09.36
High School/Club: Attended Ellis High School…Earned Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championship…5k recorder holder…4X800m recorder holder…All-Star Preps Best of Kansas 2020…All A Honor Roll… Earned a Governor’s Scholar award…Ran Club Track for Brocaw Blazer under David Ramsey
Personal: Born September 3, 2004...Parents Jessica and Kenton Russell…Sister to Logan…Rides dirt bikes…Favorite color is purple…was also recruited by Wichita State and Washburn…Is pursing a nursing degree
Why Kansas City: “I chose Kansas City because it was a perfect fit. It had a successful nursing program. After meeting with the coaches I felt like I was wanted on the team and that was very important to me.“
Head Coach Candi Whitaker Full Introductory Press Conference
Monday, April 13
Head Coach Mark Turgeon Full Introductory Press Conference
Monday, March 09
T&F Highlights: Summit League Outdoor Championships Day Three
Saturday, May 17
T&F Highlights: Men's 4x400 Full Race
Saturday, May 17
