Veronica Wallington

Position:
Distance
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Canowindra, Australia
High School:
Kinross Wolaroi School

Prep: Attended Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange, New South Wales, Australia • Representative at New South Wales State and Australian Nationals for Cross Country and Athletics from 2002 to 2008 • The New South Wales Combined Independent Schools 2007-2008 Sportswoman of the Year recipient • Earned the New South Wales Institute of Sport Emerging Athlete Silver Scholarship from 2006 to 2008 • New South Wales All Schools U20 cross country champion and the Australian All Schools U20 National Champion in cross country in 2008 • Ran a 19:07 to earn first place and set the record for the New South Wales All Schools cross country 6000-meter in 2008 • Has 25 top-three finishes in the last three years, 17 of which are first place honors • Earned final year honors and first placement in modern history and visual arts.

Personal: Majoring in Political Science • Enjoys horseback riding and water skiing • Lists Lisa Corrigan as the athlete she most admires and as having the greatest influence on her athletic career • Favorite food is her mother's apple rhubarb crumble • Veronica Anne Wallington is the daughter of Margaret Wallington • Born in Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia.