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Jana Willems

Track & Field

University of Idaho Signs Top Washington Sprinter

The University of Idaho Track & Field/Cross Country program is thrilled to announce the commitment of Jana Willems of Glacier Peak High School will be joining the program in the fall of 2023.

Jana rose to prominence as a junior in 2022 setting PR's, lowering her times throughout the season, and qualifying for the Washington State Championships in three events. At the state championships Jana earned her way to two podium finishes in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay.

Determined to improve her marks, Jana worked hard throughout the offseason, and it showed immediately. In just her first indoor meet of the season, she set a personal best in the 60 meters at 7.70". Jana continued to improve her marks and returned to the state meet in all three events she contested as a junior and improved in all events. In the 4x100m, she helped her team improve from seventh in 2022 to fourth in 2023. In her premier event, the 100 meters, she crossed the line in 12.3" earning first place and the state title. Her final event of the meet was the 200 meters, an event she missed the finals as a junior. In her final high school race Jana ran hard through the line finishing in third place.

"Jana should help us on the track and in the classroom. We are excited to have her join the Vandal family." -Tim Cawley, Director of Track & Field /Cross Country
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Jana Willems

Jana Willems

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Players Mentioned

Jana Willems

Jana Willems

Freshman
Sprints
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