| Rebecca Mishler |
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 | Class:
Senior
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| Hometown:
Hillsboro, Ore.
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| High School:
Newberg HS
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| Last College:
Northwest Nazarene University
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| Height:
5-6
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| Position:
Dist
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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2008-2009) Participated in six cross country events... helped the team to a second place finish at the Auburn Invitational, a third place finish at the Sundodger Invitational and tying No. 1 Oregon at the Oregon Open... participated at the Pac-10 and NCAA West Regional championships. (2007-2008) In track competed in eight meets and set personal bests in three different events (3,000, 5,000 and 10,000-meters)... moved up to 8th all-time at OSU in the 10,000-meters (37:42.87) at the John Knight Invitational... redshirted cross country season. (2006-2007) Competed in four cross country events including three team victories (Charles Bowles; Cal Poly; Beaver Classic)... Earned an eighth place finish at the Beaver Classic... in track set personal bests in 1,500 meters, 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters... competed in four track events including a ninth place finish at in the 10,000 meters at the Oregon Invitational.
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY: Ran two seasons in cross country, one indoor season, and one outdoor season of track ... holds indoor school record in 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters set her freshman year ... won the Athlete of the Week twice and Most Improved Award for cross country.
NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL: Competed four years in track, lettered two years; lettered two years in cross country ... received Honorable Mention senior year, won Most Improved junior year in cross country, and won the Commitment Award, and Most Improved senior year ... graduated with honors... was a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy ... parents are Steve and Brenda ... father is a software engineer and mother is an elementary education assistant...family includes older sister Heidi (27), twin sister Holly (21) who competed at OSU last year, and older brother Troy (25) ... hobbies include running, being active, being outdoors, and being with friends and family... chose OSU because "It felt like where my heart belonged. I needed a change and this was where I felt like I should be... and I was right!"... biggest athletic thrill was coming to Oregon State. "Ive learned a lot about myself as a person and athlete... and I have learned how to become a better athlete using the resources that are available to me.
PERSONAL BESTS: 3,000-meters- 10:23.50 ; 5,000-meters- 17:44.81 ; 10,000 meters- 37:42.87 (No. 8)
