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MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Track & Field program is thrilled to announce the signing of Leah Holmgren of Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, Washington. Holmgren has emerged this season as one of the top distance runners in the Pacific Northwest.
 
Holmgren just completed what could be described as a dream cross country season. She won the 2A race at the Washington State Cross Country championships and led her team to a team state title as well. She ran 18:25.2 at the state meet to capture the state title. Holmgren ran personal bests of 17:58 for 5000m at the Nike Hole in the Wall meet and 17:35 for 3 miles at her district championship meet during her senior season. She placed 25th at the Nike Cross Regional meet this season, which the top runners from seven states compete at. She also had success earlier in her career, she was third at the Washington State Championships in cross country as a junior and fifth as a freshman.
 
Holmgren has also had success on the track. She ran two per­sonal bests last spring at the Washington State Track & Field Championships. She placed sixth in the 1600 with a time of 5:03.85 and placed fifth in the 3200 with a time of 10:57.38. Holmgren also qualified for the state championships in the 1600 as a sophomore placing 13th and as a freshman placing eighth.
 
"Leah is a tough competitor and a good athlete. We are excited to have her as part of the team. She fits our mission statement well, not only with her athleticism, but she is also an excellent student and just a good person." – Tim Cawley, director of track and field/cross country
 
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