2008-09 (W) Cross Country Roster
Roster
Greig, Melissa
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
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/ Women's Cross Country / Track
Melissa Greig
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Eugene, Ore.
- High School:
- Marist
Bio
Melissa Greig?s Personal Profile
Birth date: July 15, 1988
Parents Name’s: Sharon and Kevin
Siblings: Brian (24)
Melissa on Melissa:
Major: Nursing
Why she chose Creighton: Nursing and beautiful Omaha
When she graduates, she wants to be: A registered nurse
Her Hobbies: Watching Weeds, eating, vacationing, hiking
Words that describe her: Ambitious and Dedicated
Person she would most like to meet: Kara Goucher
Three interesting facts about Melissa she would like you to know:
1. She is allergic to dairy
2. She is fluent in French
3. She loves the Northwest
Melissa’s Favorites:
Food: Pita Pit
Candy: Dots
Movie: Mean Girls
Book: My Sister’s Keeper
TV Show: Weeds
Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks
Musical Artist: Ingrid Michaelson
Class: Pharmacology
Spot on campus: St. Johns
Melissa?s Competition Profile
High School Cross Country PR’s: 3000- 11:24 4000- 5000- 20:24
High School Track PR’s: 800- 2:25 1600- 5:06 3200-11:24
College Cross Country PR’s: 5000- 18:56 6000- 10000-
College Track PR’s: 1500- 5000- 18:56 10000-
High School Accomplishments in CC/Track: She went to state cross country all four years of high school and junior and senior year she placed fourth. Her high school won state track her junior and senior year. She personally qualified in the 800 her junior year. She was the captain of both the cross country and track teams her senior year.
Accomplishments at Creighton: She improved her highschool PR by 1 min 30 secs and has increased her knowledge and dedication to the sport of running.
Proudest moment as a runner: Overcoming her knee injury last Fall and finishing out the season with the graduating seniors.
Best memories of running: Fall XC training camp
Most embarrassing running moment: The day my shorts were shorter than Chas’
Summer running highlights were: Running with world class Athletes in Eugene during the 08’ Track and Field Olympic trials.
June Mileage: 30-45
July Mileage: 50-65
August Mileage: 60-68
Melissa’s Creighton Competition History
CU/UNO Invitational Sept. 2, 2006 20:42
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite Sept. 16, 2006 25:16
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite Sept. 20, 2008 25:26
Dean White Invitational Sept. 23, 2006 20:10
Dean White Invitational Sept. 22, 2007 22:15
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 30, 2006 19:29
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 29, 2007 20:34
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 27, 2008 20:39
Saluki Invitational Oct. 7, 2006 19:28
Evansville Invitational Oct. 14, 2006 18:56
Evansville Invitational Oct. 13, 2007 19:35
Evansville Invitational Oct. 18, 2008 19:51
MVC Championship Oct. 28, 2006 19:31
MVC Championship Nov. 1, 2008 21:29
NCAA Midwest Regional Nov. 15, 2008 25:22
Birth date: July 15, 1988
Parents Name’s: Sharon and Kevin
Siblings: Brian (24)
Melissa on Melissa:
Major: Nursing
Why she chose Creighton: Nursing and beautiful Omaha
When she graduates, she wants to be: A registered nurse
Her Hobbies: Watching Weeds, eating, vacationing, hiking
Words that describe her: Ambitious and Dedicated
Person she would most like to meet: Kara Goucher
Three interesting facts about Melissa she would like you to know:
1. She is allergic to dairy
2. She is fluent in French
3. She loves the Northwest
Melissa’s Favorites:
Food: Pita Pit
Candy: Dots
Movie: Mean Girls
Book: My Sister’s Keeper
TV Show: Weeds
Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks
Musical Artist: Ingrid Michaelson
Class: Pharmacology
Spot on campus: St. Johns
Melissa?s Competition Profile
High School Cross Country PR’s: 3000- 11:24 4000- 5000- 20:24
High School Track PR’s: 800- 2:25 1600- 5:06 3200-11:24
College Cross Country PR’s: 5000- 18:56 6000- 10000-
College Track PR’s: 1500- 5000- 18:56 10000-
High School Accomplishments in CC/Track: She went to state cross country all four years of high school and junior and senior year she placed fourth. Her high school won state track her junior and senior year. She personally qualified in the 800 her junior year. She was the captain of both the cross country and track teams her senior year.
Accomplishments at Creighton: She improved her highschool PR by 1 min 30 secs and has increased her knowledge and dedication to the sport of running.
Proudest moment as a runner: Overcoming her knee injury last Fall and finishing out the season with the graduating seniors.
Best memories of running: Fall XC training camp
Most embarrassing running moment: The day my shorts were shorter than Chas’
Summer running highlights were: Running with world class Athletes in Eugene during the 08’ Track and Field Olympic trials.
June Mileage: 30-45
July Mileage: 50-65
August Mileage: 60-68
Melissa’s Creighton Competition History
CU/UNO Invitational Sept. 2, 2006 20:42
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite Sept. 16, 2006 25:16
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite Sept. 20, 2008 25:26
Dean White Invitational Sept. 23, 2006 20:10
Dean White Invitational Sept. 22, 2007 22:15
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 30, 2006 19:29
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 29, 2007 20:34
Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite Sept. 27, 2008 20:39
Saluki Invitational Oct. 7, 2006 19:28
Evansville Invitational Oct. 14, 2006 18:56
Evansville Invitational Oct. 13, 2007 19:35
Evansville Invitational Oct. 18, 2008 19:51
MVC Championship Oct. 28, 2006 19:31
MVC Championship Nov. 1, 2008 21:29
NCAA Midwest Regional Nov. 15, 2008 25:22
Creighton MSOC Highlights & Postgame vs Omaha 9-10-25
Thursday, September 11
Creighton Women's Soccer Highlights vs. Omaha, 9/10/25
Thursday, September 11
Creighton Women's Soccer Postgame vs. Omaha, 9/10/25
Thursday, September 11
Creighton Volleyball Unveils New Taraflex Court - 9/10/25
Wednesday, September 10
