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American track and field athlete
Jane Hedengren
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2006-09-23) September 23, 2006 (age 18)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Middle-distance, Long-distance
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Jane Hedengren (born Sept 23, 2006) is an American track and field athlete specializing in middle and long-distance events. She has set multiple records and achieved significant milestones in high school competitions.

High School Career

Hedengren attends Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. She comes from a family with a strong running background. Her father, John D. Hedengren was an All-American runner and her brother, Isaac Hedengren, is a current member of the Men's Track and Field team for Brigham Young University (BYU). Hedengren has committed to continue her athletic and academic career at Brigham Young University. Throughout her running career, Hedengren has demonstrated talent in both track and cross country events.

2023

In June 2023, as a sophomore, Hedengren won the girls' mile at the Brooks PR Invitational in Seattle, Washington, setting a meet record and personal best with a time of 4:35.69. Later that month, she competed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, winning the 2-mile title with a time of 9:54.38, breaking the U.S. sophomore class record. In September 2023, as a junior, she ran the fastest three-mile ever by a high school girl in U.S. history, finishing in 15:32.

2024

In May 2024, Hedengren set a new Utah state record in the 1600m with a time of 4:37.72 at the BYU Invitational. In June 2024, she won the Nike Outdoor National 2 mile title in Eugene. In November 2024, she ran the fastest 5k ever recorded in high school girls cross country history, finishing in 15:50.01 at the Nike Cross Regionals Southwest. In December 2024, she won the Nike Cross Nationals girls' championship race in Portland, Oregon, setting a new course record with a time of 16:32.7. The previous course record of 16:37.8 was set in 2018 by Katelyn Tuohy of North Rockland HS in New York.

Awards and Recognition

In December 2024, following her record-breaking performance at the Nike Cross Nationals, Hedengren was named the USATF Athlete of the Week.

References

  1. "A Utah Dad's Challenge Has Led To Daughter's Career Pursuit".
  2. "TFRRS | Isaac Hedengren – Track and Field Results & Statistics". www.tfrrs.org.
  3. Walker, Sean; Oct. 30, KSL com | Posted-; P.m, 2024 at 7:43. "5A state cross country: BYU commit Jane Hedengren rolls as Timpview repeats for girls title". www.ksl.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Brooks PR Invitational - Videos - Jane Hedengren 1st Place Girls Mile - Brooks PR Invitational 2023". www.runnerspace.com.
  5. "Jane Hedengren Breaks US Sophomore 2-Mile Record At Nike".
  6. "Woodbridge Cross Country Classic - News - Jane Hedengren Outlasts Elizabeth Leachman in Historic Woodbridge Girls Showdown". www.runnerspace.com.
  7. "High school track: A total of 11 state records fall at BYU Invite". Deseret News. May 5, 2024.
  8. "Hedengren Runs Fastest 5k Time Ever by Girl at NXR Southwest".
  9. Kellert, Robert. "Jane Hedengren Sets Course Record, Mountain Vista Wins NXN". Milesplit United States.
  10. "USA Track & Field | Hedengren's cross country win earns her USATF Athlete of the Week honors". usatf.org.
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