MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Track & Field program is thrilled to announce the signing of Celie Mans of Siuslaw High School in Florence, Ore.
Mans is a two-time State Champion in cross country in the state of Oregon. She is one of the most consistent and decorated cross country runners in the history of the state of Oregon, having placed third as freshmen, fourth as a sophomore and first as a junior and senior at the state championships. She has a personal best of 18:27 for 5k cross country.
Mans has also excelled on the track, having placed in the top eight six times at the Oregon State Track & Field championships in the 1500m and 3000m. She placed third in the 3000m at the state championships as a junior this last spring. She has a personal best of 10:25 in the 3000m and 4:50 in the 1500m.
Mans is an incredible student and plans to take courses at the University of Idaho to prepare for graduate studies in medicine.
"We are really excited about Celie joining the Vandals. She is a tough competitor with smooth stride and I believe she is going to do some great things here at Idaho. Her talents also extend into the classroom making her a great fit with the team." –
Tim Cawley, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country
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