Helen Carlson

CROSS COUNTRY
2024 (Freshman):

Made her CU cross country debut at the Wyoming Invite, placing 44th (5k – 20:33.4)
Ran 23:31.9 at the Roadrunners Invitational (6k – 45th)

INDOOR TRACK
2024-2025 (Freshman):

Opened the season at the Potts Invitational with a 3rd-place finish in the 600 (1:35.02)
Clocked 2:10.88 for 2nd in the 800 at the Colorado Classic
Won the 800 at the CU Invitational in 2:10.85
Ran 2:09.54 at the BU Valentine Invitational, placing 44th in a loaded national field
Anchored CU’s third-place DMR squad at the Big 12 Indoor Championships (11:13.81)

OUTDOOR TRACK
2025 (Freshman):

Opened outdoor season with a 2nd-place finish at the Dr. Dan Caprioglio Early Bird meet (800 – 2:15.97)
Took 3rd in the 400 at the Jack Christiansen Invite (58.16)
Won the 800 at the Mines Kit Mayer Classic (2:11.23)
Ran 2:09.01 at Bryan Clay Invitational (64th)
Placed 10th in the 800 at Big 12 Outdoors (2:07.17), qualifying for NCAA First Round
Finished 43rd in the 800 at the NCAA Division I West First Round (2:11.59)

HIGH SCHOOL

Graduated from Fairview High School in 2024
Competed in cross country and track
Twin siblings, Wade and Charlotte, also competed in basketball and track at Fairview

IN THE CLASSROOM

Intends to major in Environmental Studies
Aspires to be a working professional in the business world while staying active in running

PERSONAL

Full name: Helen Jane Carlson
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina
Daughter of Heather Carlson (family therapist) and Christian Carlson (sales manager at ESRI)
Has younger twin siblings: Wade and Charlotte
Enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, painting, and spending time with family
Volunteered with Throne Nature
First in her family to compete in collegiate athletics
Chose Colorado for the prestigious distance program, Boulder’s beauty, and elite trail access