2020-21 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
GETTING TO KNOW ELIZABETH KYES:
Favorite Track Meet: Indoor conference- It was so exciting running through the tunnel of people during the 4x4 and standing on the podium for the 800m run.
Why I Chose UMD: The perfect mix of city and nature and the strong track program.
Influences On My Athletic Career: My high school coach. Always believed in me since day one.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I had a poem published in 6th grade.
Most Memorable UMD Athletic Moment: Running the 800 meter leg in the distance medley relay race at indoor nationals and posting the second fastest time in history. Unforgettable.
Pre-Meet Ritual or Superstition: Cup of coffee always and my lucky headband. Favorite Professional Athlete: Steve Prefontaine
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Skateboarding
Elizabeth's Race Results
HIGH SCHOOL:
High School Attended: Cadott High School
Years Lettered/Competed with Varsity: Freshman-Senior Year, all 4 years
High School Highlights: WI State Champion in the 400 meter dash my junior year. WI State Champion in the 800 meter run my senior year. Qualifying for state in all four of my events 2 years in a row and competing in triple jump at state.
Head Coach: Pat Rothbauer and Tom Weiss
PERSONAL:
Parents: Mark and Kristi Kyes
Siblings: Amanda, Joshua, Andrew, Benjamin, David, Adam, and Isaiah
Place of Birth: Wisconsin
Historical Player Information
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2016-17Freshman
Mid-Distance
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2017-18Sophomore
Mid-Distance
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C
2018-19Junior
Mid-Distance
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C
2019-20Senior
Mid-Distance
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2020-21Senior
Mid-Distance
