Meghan Owen

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Danielson, Conn.
High School:
Killingly

2003 Cross Country: Competed in six events for the Tar Heels • Her highest finish was fourth in the UNC Challenge with a time of 17:53.04 (5K) • Finished 18th in the Great American XC Festival in 18:28.6 (5K) • Took 46th in the NCAA Pre-Nationals with a time of 21:22.2 (6K) • With a time of 21:05.8, she finished 12th in the ACC Championships (6K) • Finished 27th in the Southeast Regional with a time of 21:05.2 (6K) • Her final event was in the NCAA Championships where she finished 170th in 21:43.8 (6K).

Prep: Competed in cross country, basketball, and indoor and outdoor track • Was cross country three time state champion • Two-time New England Cross Country Champion • Five-time All-America • Two-time Foot Locker Finalist • Was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Undecided on a major • Lists her parents and high school coach Alden Miner as the people who have had the most influence on her athletic career • Her favorite book is "Gone with the Wind" • Her favorite TV show is "Gilmore Girls" • Meghan Elizabeth Owen is the daughter of Joyce and Clark Owen • Born December 17, 1984.