Laura Roesler

Laura Roesler (born December 19, 1991) is an American middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres. She is currently coached by Rose Monday.

Laura Roesler
Laura Roesler in 2019
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1991-12-19) December 19, 1991
Fargo, North Dakota
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)800 meters
College teamOregon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 meters: 53.25
800 meters: 1:59.04
1500 meters: 4:12.93
Mile: 4:40.70
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
IAAF World Relays
2017 Bahamas4x800

High School career

Roesler was a 22-time North Dakota state champion for Fargo South High School. She ran 2:06.82 as a semi-finalist to place 12th in the 800 metres at the 2008 United States Olympic Trials.[1] Roesler placed 2nd in 2:07.41 behind Chanelle Price at the 2009 U20 USA Track and Field Championships.[2] Roesler placed 2nd in 2:05.80 behind Ajee Wilson at the 2010 U20 USA Track and Field Championships.[3] She earned a 9th place finish in the semi-finals at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics in 2:04.34.

EventPersonal Best HS
100 m11.90
200 m24.01
400 m53.25
800 m2:03.08

College career

For college, Roesler chose to compete for the Oregon Ducks where she was a Five-Time NCAA Champion, 18-Time All-American, Three-Time Pac-12 Champion.[4] She ran 2:03.85 to win the 800 meters at the 2014 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[5] She ran 2:01.22 to win the 800 meters at the 2014 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[6] For her accomplishments in 2014, she won The Bowerman award.[7][8]

School YearMPSF
Indoor track and field		NCAA Division 1
Indoor track and field		Pac-12 Conference
Outdoor Track and Field		NCAA Division 1
Outdoor Track and Field
2014 Senior800 Meters, 1st, 2:03.85800 Meters, 1st, 2:05.77800 Meters, 1st, 2:01.22
4 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:27.404 x 400 Meters, 3rd, 3:29.03
2013 Junior800 Meters, 2nd, 2:02.32800 Meters, 1st, 2:06.51800 Meters, 2nd, 2:00.98
4 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:34.674 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:30.224 x 400 Meters, 10th, 3:42.594 x 400 Meters, 4th, 3:28.24
DMR, 3rd, 11:30.54
2012 Sophomore800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.13800 Meters, 16th, 2:10.62800 Meters, 1st, 2:05.13800 Meters, 4th, 2:02.96
4 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:33.704 x 400 Meters, 10th, 3:36.524 x 400 Meters, 2nd, 3:32.594 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:24.54
DMR, 3rd, 11:05.85
2011 Freshman800 Meters, 3rd, 2:04.93800 Meters, 11th, 2:07.16800 Meters, 3rd, 2:04.24800 Meters, 10th, 2:05.29
4 x 400 Meters, 1st, 3:35.444 x 400 Meters, 8th, 3:34.984 x 400 Meters, 3rd, 3:28.18
DMR, 3rd, 10:52.90

International career

Roesler ran 1:59.04 and was runner up in the 800 metres at the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[9] She was again runner up in the 800 metres at the 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships and ran 2:00.80 to place 4th in the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships.[10][11] Roesler ran 2:03.55 and was 21st place in the 800 metres at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials.[12] Roesler ran 2:01.10 to place 7th at 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[13] Roesler ran 2:00.84 to place 9th at 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[14]

US National ChampionshipEventVenuePlaceTime
2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[15]800 mDes Moines, Iowa9th2:00.84
2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[16]Sacramento, California7th2:01.10
2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)[17]Eugene, Oregon21st2:03.55
2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships[18]Portland, Oregon4th2:00.80
2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[19]Sacramento, California2nd1:59.04
2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[20]Des Moines, Iowa5th2:00.23
2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)[21]Eugene, Oregon10th2:03.35
2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[22]Des Moines, Iowa15th2:05.56
2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships[23]Des Moines, Iowa2nd2:05.80
2009 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships[24]Eugene, Oregon2nd2:07.41
2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)[25]Eugene, Oregon12th2:06.82
2007 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships[26]Indianapolis, Indiana10th2:09.76

References
  1. "2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field - Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 28, 2008. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  2. "2009 USA Track and Field Championships June 28, 2009 - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 28, 2009. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  3. "2010 USA Track and Field Championships June 28, 2010 - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 28, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  4. "Laura Roesler - 2010 Cross Country - 2014 Track Roster - GoDucks.com". Oregon Ducks. October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  5. "2014 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships". Ncaa. 2014-03-13. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  6. Peterson, Eric (2015-06-13). "A year after running to a national title, Laura Roesler still has her sights set on 2016 Olympics". Inforum. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  7. Linfield College. "Laura Roesler has a slow (for her) start to her first professional outdoor season: Oregon track & field rundown". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  8. "The Bowerman 2014 WOMEN'S FINALIST Laura Roesler" (PDF). USTFCCCA. 2014-12-13. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  9. "2014 USA Track and Field Championships June 28, 2014 - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 28, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  10. "Former Oregon star Roesler makes U.S. world championship team in indoor 800 | Sports | Eugene, Oregon". Registerguard.com. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  11. "Ajee Wilson, Laura Roesler headed to IAAF world championships after 1-2 finish in 800 meters". OregonLive.com. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  12. "2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field Results - 6/30/2016 to 7/10/2016 Eugene, Oregon - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. July 10, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  13. "2017 U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Results - 6/22/2017 to 6/25/2017 Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, California - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 25, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  14. "2018 U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Results - 2018 USATF Championships Results - 6/21/2018 to 6/24/2018 Drake Stadium - Women 800 Meter Run". USATF. June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  15. "2018 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  16. "2017 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  17. "2016 United States Olympic Trials Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  18. "2016 US Indoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  19. "2014 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  20. "2018 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  21. "2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  22. "2011 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  23. "2010 US Junior Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  24. "2009 US Junior Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  25. "2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
  26. "2007 US Junior Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
Awards
Preceded by
Brianna Rollins		 The Bowerman (women's winner)
2014		 Succeeded by
Jenna Prandini
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