2024 Women's Track & Field Roster
Biography
At Utah Tech 2024 Outdoor (FRESHMAN): competed in three meets ... ran a season-best time in the 200 meters at the Utah Tech Invitational posting a time of 26.28 ... finished 11th in the 400 meters at the Vince O'Boyle Track and Field Classic recording a time of 1:00.25 ... also ran in both the 200 meters and 400 meters at the UNLV Elite meet ... earned Academic All-WAC.
At Utah Tech 2024 Indoor (FRESHMAN): competed in six meets ... competed in the 200 meters at the WAC Outdoor Championships clocking a time of 26.07 ... ran in both the 200 meters (25.81) and 400 meters (59.94) at the Mountain State Games hosted by Idaho State ... finished eighth in the 400 meters at the Ron Mann Classic posting a time of 58.72 ... placed ninth in the 400 meters in a season-best time of 58.61 at the NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge ... opened the indoor season finishing ninth in the 500 meters at the BYU December Invitational recording a time of 1:18.34.
At Ventura High School: Lettered in varsity track and soccer at Ventura High School ... 4x400m relay team holds the school record ... Academic Honor roll.
Personal: biggest influence as an athlete is her dad who she followed in his footsteps of becoming a track and field runner at a young age. He taught her everything there is to know about the sport and is the reason she is where she is today and has supported her throughout her life ... favorite athlete is Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ... favorite musician is Morgan Wallen ... most memorable sports moment is qualifying and running at the California State meet, it was a huge accomplishment for her 4x400m relay team to race against the best of California ... has consistently throughout her track and field career had a lucky hairstyle and doing the same routine before she starts a race ... her goals for this season are to be injury free and to maintain a positive mindset & she will compete to the best of her ability at this new level of competition ... also recruited by Chico and Point Loma ... favorite food is sushi ... parents are Erin and Chris Mendez.
Why I chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech for the opportunity to compete at a high level. It has always been my dream to run at a Division I school, so I am grateful for the opportunity. When coming for my visit and meeting Coach Atkins and the team, I knew Utah Tech was the right place for me. I felt very welcomed and comfortable in the short amount of time I spent with them."
