The state’s returning Gatorade Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, the 5-foot-6 sophomore broke Mary Decker’s 45-year-old sophomore class national record in the 800-meter run at June’s U.S. Olympic Trials. At the time of her selection, Gorriaran’s Olympic Trial time of 2:02.26 broke her own state record and ranked No. 3 nationally among 2021 prep competitors in the event. She is also ranked in the Top 50 nationally in the 400-meter dash as well as the 1500-meter, mile and 2-mile runs. Gorriaran is the top-ranked runner in the state at distances from the 200-meter dash to the mile. She owns eight state records and is second in national prep history in the indoor 600-meter run with a time of 1:27.02.
Gorriaran has maintained a 3.87 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school in the fall.
Gorriaran has volunteered locally at an inner-city elementary school and as a youth track coach.
