Karen Everitt

Position:
Mid-Distance
Height:
5-3
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
Enloe

In 1999 Cross Country: UNC's top runner in two meets ... Named All-ACC after a 10th place finish at the ACC Championships ... Finished 15th in the NCAA Southeast Regional (17:49) and 61st in the NCAA Championships (17:44.40) ... Had a career best time of 17:12.08 in an eighth place finish at the Auburn Invitational

In 1998-99: Studied abroad in Spain.

In 1997: Ran in three outdoor meets and two indoor contests ... Competed in the 800m in all five meets and had a season-best time of 2:17.9 at the Disney Collegiate Invitational ... Ran in three cross country meets with a best time of 18:33 at the William and Mary Invitational.

Prep: 1996 National Scholastic Outdoor Track and Field Qualifier ... Finished second in the 800m at the state championships ... Placed fifth at the North Carolina 4A state championships in the 1600m relay and the 3200m relay ... 1996 MVP of cross country and outdoor track teams.

Personal: Born September 14, 1978 ... Daughter of Helga and Barry Everitt ... Majoring in Spanish and international studies.