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    Gretchen Farley
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    • Regional Finish:

      9

    • Time:

      17:36.8

    • National Finish:

      20

    • Time:

      17:59.8

    • Hometown:

      Indianapolis, IN

    • High School:

      Park Tudor School

    • 800m:

      02:11.1

    • 1500m:

    • 1600m:

      05:00.1"

    • 1 mile:

    • 3200m:

    • 2 mile:

    • 5K:

      17:36.8 (xc)

    • Cross Country Highlights
    I was 12th at the IHSAA State XC Championships my Sophomore year. 
    I was 4th my Junior year at the IHSAA State XC Championships  
    I placed 7th at the NXR Midwest making first team all region.
    I was a Marion Country and PAAC conference champion my Junior year.
    Track Highlights
    I was 4th in the 800 meters in IHSAA State Track Championships my Sophomore year. 
    I was runner up in the 800 meters at the Running Lane Track Championships earning All American status.  
    I am school record holder in both the 4x100 and 4x800 for my school. 
    Cross Country Bests
    I got a personal best of 17:36 on the UW Parkside 5k course in Kenosha, WI.  I got a 17:46 on the Shelbyville 5k course. 
    I got a 17:53 on Brebeuf Jesuits 5k course.  
    Hobbies: I have four animals ( a dog, two guinea pigs, and a rabbit) so whenever I have free time I love to spend time with them. I also love to spend time with family, bake, and play any sport.

    Person would most like to meet: Emma Coburn

    Hero: My grandparents who have never missed any of my sporting events and are always there for me whether I need a snack or a warm blanket after a cold xc race.

    Superstition: I always have to hug my grandparents before my race, and I always have to have my signature braid in my hair for every race.

    Most influential person: My older siblings who bring a lot of wisdom my way through there many years of running experience in college and for my sister who ran one year beyond in the 800 meters.