2025 Cross Country Roster

Sofia Francini

Sofia Francini

  • Position:
    Distance
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Calabasas, Calif.
  • High School:
    Calabasas
  • Major:
    Psychology
High School
  • Attended Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California
  • Competed for CodeBlack Elite under coach Jeff Clanagan
  • Developed as a sprinter and middle-distance runner with aspirations to turn professional after college
  • Focused on the psychological side of performance to strengthen mental racing tactics
  • First-generation American — her father is from Italy and her mother is from England
  • Twin sister, Mia, plays soccer; older sister Alessia and brother Luca also have athletic backgrounds
 In the Classroom
  • Majoring in psychology
  • Chose the field to apply mental performance strategies to her training and competition
Personal
  • Born November 10, 2006, in Tarzana, Calif.
  • Hometown: Calabasas, Calif.
  • Daughter of Joanne and Andrea Francini, both business owners
  • Siblings: Luca (27), Alessia (18), and Mia (15) — all involved in sports, especially soccer
  • Enjoys hiking, running, and sleeping
  • Chose Colorado for the altitude, elite training environment, and top-tier facilities
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