2006 Cross Country Roster
Roster

Riley Wertenberger
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-2
- Hometown:
- Olathe, Kan.
- High School:
- Olathe East
JUNIOR (2009)
Saw action in four meets during her junior campaign…Took 36 seconds off her time from the 2008 Bob Timmons Classic time, as she finished 22nd in 2009 with a 5K time of 20:16.26…Posted a career-best 5K time of 19:16.10 at the OSU Cowboy Jamboree (Oct. 3), crossing the finish line in 109th place…Competed in the women[apos]s open division at the ISU Pre-Nationals Invitational (Oct. 17), where she finished 82nd in a 6K time of 24:27.50.
SOPHOMORE (2008)
Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team…Ran a personal-best 5K time of 20:52.80 at the Bob Timmons Classic to finish in 18th place…Placed 23rd at the Missouri Cross Country Challenge in a 5K time of 21:18.25…Posted a personal-best 6K time of 23:34.30 at the ISU Pre-Nationals to finish 95th in the Women[apos]s Open Division.
FRESHMAN (2007)
Ran in four races…Set a personal best time in the 5K at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel (20:57.20)…Ran a personal-best 8K time of 23:55.90 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals and placed 91st…Competed at the Big 12 Championships and placed 93rd (24:14.60).
HIGH SCHOOL
Helped lead Olathe East to 2006 6A state cross country title while placing 23rd individually…Member of the 2005 cross country state runner-up team…Three-time 6A state qualifier, All-Sunflower League and All-City in cross country…Two-time honorable mention All-Metro Kansas City Cross Country Coaches Association…Holds the Olathe East record in the 3,200 meters (11:46)…Qualified for the 6A state track meet twice…In 2007, placed ninth in the 3,200 meters at the state championships.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Brian and Lori Wertenberger…Majoring in chemical engineering.