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  Claire Nielsen

Claire Nielsen

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Brielle, N.J.

High School:
Manasquan

Height:
5-8

Event:
XC/Distance

Birthdate:
04/01/1990

2008-09: Cross Country - Clocked in top 5K of the season at the ECAC Championships (22:39)... Finished the Leeber Invitational in 22:52.74... Finished 30th in the St. John's 4K (16:03.05). Indoor - Ran a 6:03.0 mile at the Fordham Season Opener while finishing sixth in the event at the Christmas Classic (5:57.0). Outdoor - Ran a leg in the sixth-place finishing sprint medley relay (4:35.11) at the Monmouth Season Opener.

Before Fordham: Ran for the varsity cross country and track teams at Manasquan High School... Two-year captain for cross country (2006-07) and a 2008 captain for track... Third Team All-Northern Hills Conference as a freshman... Earned indoor Most Improved honors as a sophomore... Received the Outstanding Runner Award in 2006 & 2007... Received the Coaches Award for Leadership for the 2007-08 season... Member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club.

Personal: Plans to major in Business Administration... Has six siblings.