2024 Women's Cross Country Roster
Roster
Katie Roche
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Orland Park, Ill.
- High School:
- Sandburg
TFRRS Performance Profile
At Creighton: 2024-25 - Competed in four races as a freshman during the fall 2024 cross country season ... Began her career with a mark of 22:54.9 at the Gans Creek Class 6K on Sept. 27 ... Three weeks later, she posted a 22nd place finish at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 6K, completing the course in 24:04.5 ... Took a 72nd place finish at the BIG EAST Championship 6K on Nov. 1 ... Wrapped up her freshman campaign at the NCAA DI Midwest Regional 6K where she posted a time of 22:55.91 ... Participated in all five indoor track meets ... Made her debut with a 3:01.82 in the 1,000 meters at the Graduate Classic (Jan. 17-18), the fifth-best time in program history ... Ran the program's second-best 800 meters ever (2:15.19) at the Nebraska Tune-Up on Feb. 21 ... Also authored the fourth-quickest indoor mile in program history (5:02.62) at the Iowa State Classic (Feb. 8) ... Ran the first leg in the 4x400 relay as CU set a school-record (4:05.92) at the Iowa State Classic (Feb. 8) ... Ran the opening leg of CU's 4x800 relay (9:06.83) and Distance Medley Relay (12:13.44) teams at the BIG EAST Championships (Feb. 28-March 1) ... Stayed active in the outdoor season in four different events ... Ran the 800 four times, finishing in 2:15.27 (CU's third-best time ever) on April 11 at the Jim Duncan Invite ... Finished the 1,500 in 4:49.16 at the Kip Janvrin Open (April 24-25) ... Part of the two fastest 4x400 relays in program history, including a 4:02.45 effort on May 3 at the Musco Twilight where she ran the anchor leg and a 4:02.87 at the Jim Duncan Invite on April 11 ... Part of the 4x800 relay squad at the BIG EAST Championships that finished in 9:17.57, CU's second-fastest time ever (May 15-17).
HS/College Athletic Accolades
2x MVP, All Conference, All Sectional, Regional champ, SWSC Athlete of the Year
Name: Katie Roche
High School/Previous College: Carl Sandburg High School
Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
Parents/family: Jim and Julie Roche
Major: Exercise Science Pre Physical Therapy
Social Media Handles: Twitter: katiero023 Instagram: katieroche23
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… After feeling welcomed by my teammates and being exposed to the great atmosphere Creighton provides academically.
Interesting fact about me:
Favorite Running Spot: Swallow Cliff South
If I could run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Keely Hodgkinson, Steve Prefontaine, Sydney McLaughlin
When I am not running/training, I am: Playing pickleball, getting coffee with friends, swimming, traveling
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights
Favorite Food: Chipotle
