Kaela Edwards

Kaela Edwards
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1993-12-08) December 8, 1993
Aurora, Colorado
Residence Boulder, Colorado
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Sport
Sport Track and field
Event(s) 800 metres
1500 metres
400 metres
College team Oklahoma State Cowgirls
Club Adidas
Turned pro 2017
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
800 metres 1:59.68 (2018)
1500 metres 4:10.46 (2017)
Mile (i) 4:28.75 (2017)
400 metres 55.26 (2015)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States

Kaela Edwarads (born December 8, 1993) is an American middle distance runner.

High school

Edwards graduated from Littleton High School in Colorado.[1] Edward was raised in hometown of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Edwards placed 11th running 46.92 in 300 m hurdles and 8th in 400 m running 58.52 in 5A in 2010 Colorado All-Classification State Track Meet; won 800 m at 2011 Mt SAC Relays High School Invite, later placed 4th in 800 m running 2:10.73 & 4th in 400 m running 55.74 in 2011 Colorado All-Classification State Track Meet; Dana Gaetani, Grace Brittan, Rosa Hardarson, Kaela Edwards won Sprint medley relay at 2012 Mt SAC Relays High School Invite, later placed 2nd in 800 m running 2:10.61 & 2nd in 400 m running 55.68 in 2012 Colorado All-Classification State Track Meet.[2]

NCAA

Edwards attended Oklahoma State University and graduated in 2017.[3]

Edwards was a 5-time NCAA Division I First Team All-American, the fourth most in Oklahoma State history behind Christine McMiken '86, Jackie Goodman '89 and Natalja Piliusina '15 and a NCAA Track champion.[4] Edwards holds Oklahoma State Cowgirls school records in the 1000 meters (i), 1500 meters, one mile (i), DMR.[5]

School YearBig 12 Conference
Cross Country		NCAA Division 1
Cross Country		Big 12 Conference
Indoor track and field		NCAA Division 1
Indoor track and field		Big 12 Conference
Outdoor Track and Field		NCAA Division 1
Outdoor Track and Field
2016-17 Senior13th, 21:11.780th, 20:44.4800 m 1st, 2:04.77Mile 4th, 4:34.271500 m 1st, 4:33.101500 m 15th, 4:19.40
DMR, 1st, 11:19.024 × 400 m 8th, 3:40.59
2015-16 Junior4th, 20:51.170th, 20:39.3Mile 1st, 4:46.73Mile 1st, 4:35.621500 m 6th, 4:15.14
1000 m 1st, 2:47.42
4 × 400 m, 5th, 3:42.77DMR, 9th, 11:13.08
2014-15 SophomoreDMR 1st, 11:16.86Mile, 2nd, 2:03.59800 m 3rd, 2:10.48800 m 22nd, 2:09.72
1000 m 1st, 2:43.11
2013-14 Freshman23rd, 21:30.6DMR, 4th, 11:37.19800 m 3rd, 2:05.72
800 m 2nd, 2:06.12

[6]

Professional

Edwards began competing for Adidas and in Boulder under coach Joe Bosshard[7] in 2017. Edwards is among two women who were trained by Bosshard who made it to the Olympics (Aisha Praught-Leer and Emma Coburn.[8]

Year US National Championship Event Venue Place Time
20182018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships800 mDes Moines, Iowa4th1:59.68[9]
2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships800 mAlbuquerque, New Mexico3rd2:02.77[10]
20172017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships1500 mHornet Stadium (Sacramento)19th4:15.43[11]
2016USA Olympic Trials Track and Field Championships800 mHayward Field
Eugene, Oregon		20th2:03.307[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Kaela Edwards, Littleton, 2011-12 female student-athlete of the week". Denver Post. April 21, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Kaela Edwards Littleton HS Track Results". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Kaela Edwards Oklahoma State Cross Country and Track and Field 2017 Profile". Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Kaela Edwards Championship Moments Video". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  5. ↑ "OSU Record Book - Women Page 71" (PDF). Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Kaela Edwards Track results from Oklahoma State and professional championships". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Colorado Buffalo 2013 Track and Field Roster Joe Bosshard". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Kaela Edwards Is Moving To Boulder To Train With Emma Coburn". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  9. ↑ "2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Results - 6/21/2018 to 6/24/2018 Drake Stadium". Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  10. ↑ "2018 USATF Championships Results - 2/16/2018 to 2/18/2018 Albuquerque, New Mexico". Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  11. ↑ "2017 USATF Championships Results - 6/22/2017 to 6/25/2017 Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, Calif". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  12. ↑ "2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field Results - 6/30/2016 to 7/10/2016 Eugene, Oregon". Retrieved December 19, 2017.


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