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Kelsey Chmiel

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SARATOGA SPRINGS HS
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

17:17.5

Class A State Champion

1st Place

New York Federation Championship

2nd Place

Nike Cross Nationals New York Regional
“Kelsey is one of the most dedicated and determined runners we have ever coached. She truly enjoys the competition, and she's willing to work hard to succeed.”
Linda Kranick
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 sophomore raced to the Class A individual state championship this past season with a course-record time of 17:17.5. Chmiel also won the New York Federation Championship in 18:10.2 and took first at the Section 2 championships. She took second at the Nike Cross Nationals New York Regional championships and placed fifth nationally at the NXN Final in 17:41.1, earning All-American honors.

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Academic Achievement

Chmiel has maintained an A average in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Also a talented musician and a devoted member of her church community, Chmiel has volunteered locally on behalf of youth running programs. "Kelsey is one of the most dedicated and determined runners we have ever coached," said Saratoga Springs coach Linda Kranick. "She truly enjoys the competition, and she's willing to work hard to succeed."