Completed Event: Cross Country versus Bob Timmons Classic on September 5, 2026 , , Men 1st (24) | Women 1st (31)
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vs Bob Timmons Classic
Men 1st (24) | Women 1st (31)
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Malaika McLeod
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Freshman*
- Hometown:
- Adelaide, Australia
- High School:
- St. Peters' Girl's School
CAREER RESULTS
2026 CROSS COUNTRY
Kicked off her collegiate career with a 14th place finish at the Bob Timmons Classic 5K, running a personal best time of 19:35.9 ... Set a new personal best 6K time of 22:02.1 at the Gans Creek Classic.
HIGH SCHOOL
Held state titles in the 400 meters, 800 meters, 1,500 meters and cross-country championships in Adelaide, Australia … Broke school records in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters … At 14 years old, was the only athlete under 18 selected and invited by Athletics Australia to compete at the Adelaide Invitational - a continental bronze world tour event … Completed and achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma ... Won the IB subject prize for Excellence in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) ... Held an Academic and All Rounders Scholarship ... Earned Academic Excellence awards.
PERSONAL
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland … Daughter of Christopher and Musenje McLeod … Has a younger brother, Lutanda … Swam and played tennis competetively prior to track and field … Bilingual in English and French … Plans to major in Finance with a minor in French.Â
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE KU?
The opportunities it presents and the great reputation in athletics and academics. KUÂ is a place where athletes can grow, be challenged and feel part of something bigger.
2026 CROSS COUNTRY
Kicked off her collegiate career with a 14th place finish at the Bob Timmons Classic 5K, running a personal best time of 19:35.9 ... Set a new personal best 6K time of 22:02.1 at the Gans Creek Classic.
HIGH SCHOOL
Held state titles in the 400 meters, 800 meters, 1,500 meters and cross-country championships in Adelaide, Australia … Broke school records in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters … At 14 years old, was the only athlete under 18 selected and invited by Athletics Australia to compete at the Adelaide Invitational - a continental bronze world tour event … Completed and achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma ... Won the IB subject prize for Excellence in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) ... Held an Academic and All Rounders Scholarship ... Earned Academic Excellence awards.
PERSONAL
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland … Daughter of Christopher and Musenje McLeod … Has a younger brother, Lutanda … Swam and played tennis competetively prior to track and field … Bilingual in English and French … Plans to major in Finance with a minor in French.Â
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE KU?
The opportunities it presents and the great reputation in athletics and academics. KUÂ is a place where athletes can grow, be challenged and feel part of something bigger.
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