Alice Schmidt

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Omaha, Neb.
High School:
Elkhorn

2002 All-Southeast Region

2003 Cross Country: Did not compete due to an injury.

2002 Cross Country: Competed in seven races for UNC • Recorded the third-best time for the Tar Heels at the NCAA Championships, 21:34.5, and finished in 140th place • Had a time of 21:02.3 at the Southeast Regional which placed her 24th (6K) • Finished 14th at the ACC Championships with a time of 21:37.1 in the 6K • Won the first race of the season at the Campbell Invite (15:07.8/4K) • Placed sixth at the UNC Challenge in the 5K (18:20) • Finished in 46th place at the Great American Festival (19:36.3/5K) • At the Asics/Pre-Nationals, she placed 76th with a time of 21:52.2 (6K).

2001 Cross Country: Ran in three events for the Tar Heels • Teamed with Erin Donohue to win the Charlotte Invitational Relay with a combined time of 32:55.05 (6 miles) • Placed 12th at the Carolina Challenge (18:42.08, 5 miles) and 83rd at the NCA Pre-Meet (22:54, 6K).

Prep: Two-time academic all-conference cross country team • Two-time all-state cross country • Four-time state champion 800m runner • State record holder in the 800m with a time of 2:08.84 • Won the 1600m and 3200m at the state championships • Member of the National Honor Society and editor of the yearbook.

Personal: Majoring in journalism and political science • Hobbies include going to the beach • Her biggest sports thrill was winning the NCAA's in 2003 • Her favorite book is "The Grapes of Wrath" • Lists "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" as her favorite movie • Alice Ann Schmidt is the daughter of Dave and Lois Schmidt • Born October 2, 1981 in Downer's Grove, Ill.