Rachael Opgenorth

Position:
Sprints
Height:
5-6
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Denver, Colo.
High School:
Cherry Creek

PERSONAL BESTS
INDOOR
60 Meters: 7.96 (2011)
200 Meters: 25.92 (2011)
OUTDOOR
100 Meters: 12.90 (2011)
200 Meters: 26.26 (2011)

2011: Indoor: Opgenorth raced in both the 60 and 200-meter dashes. She recorded a personal best in the 60 of 7.96 at the Don Barrett Duals, placing eighth overall. Opgenorth earned another PR at the Air Force Academy, this time at the Air Force Invite (2/11), finishing in 25.92.

Outdoor: Opgenorth ran a two meets for the Buffs, the CU Invite (4/9) and the Jack Christiansen Invite (4/23). She raced to a season best of 12.90 in the 100 at the CU Invite, placing eighth overall. Opgenorth was 11^th overall in the 200 at the Jack Christiansen Invite with a time of 26.26.

HIGH SCHOOL: Opgenorth earned four letters as a member of the track and field team at Cherry Creek High School. She was a member of the relay team, which holds a school record in the 4x200 (1.42.33) in 2009 and the 200-meter sprint medley (1.47.28) in 2010. The Bruins were three time Centennial League Champions (2007, 2009, 2010) and were two time runners-up at State (2009, 2010). During her senior year, Opgenorth placed sixth in the 100-meters and eighth in 200-meters at the state track meet. In addition, she was named team captain and most outstanding female performer. Opgenorth was also recruited by Boise State and Wyoming.

HIGH SCHOOL BESTS: 60-meters: 8.04; 100-meters: 12.49; 200-meters: 25.66.

IN THE CLASSROOM: Opgenorth is majoring in arts and science. She owns a GPA greater than 3.00 and was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Rachael Marie Opgenorth was born on October 12, 1991 in Denver, Colo. and is the daughter of Jeffrey Opgenorth. She has one brother, Aaron. Opgenorth spent time volunteering at God's Katrina Kitchen for a summer in Mississippi.