Salena Gallardo - 2017-18 - Women's Track and Field - Cal State San Marcos Athletics

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2017-18 Women's Track and Field Roster

Salena Gallardo

Salena Gallardo

Event:

Mid-Distance
Class:

Redshirt Senior
Hometown:

Hemet, Calif.
HS / Previous School:

Tahquitz HS

Summary
Media
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Career Stats
Cross Country Bio

AWARDS

CCAA All-Academic (2016-17)
Mangrum Award for Academic Excellence (Fall 2017)
Big Blue Award (Spring 2017)
Cougar Award (Spring 2016, Fall 2016)

AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR IN 2018

Competed in the 3000m, 5000m and 10,000m
Ran a personal-best of 36:37.79 in the 10,000m to finish fifth at the Jim Bush/Bob Larsen Invitational (March 31)
Placed third in the 10,000m (37:15.29) at the CCAA Championships (May 3-5)
Took fourth in the 5000m (17:26.63) at the CCAA Championships (May 3-5)
Recorded a PR of 10:16.53 in the 3000m to finish second at the Mangrum Invitational (Feb. 24)
Tallied another PR of 16:56.48 in the 5000m at Oxy Distance Carnival Spring Break Classic (March 10)

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR IN 2017

Ran the 13th-fastest 5000m at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships (May 6) with a time of 18:26.73
Competed in the 800m, 1500m, 3000m and 5000m
Set a 5000m personal-best of 17:37.75 at the Oxy Distance Carnival Spring Break Classic (March 10)
Placed 15th in the 3000m at the Mangrum Invitational (Feb. 25) with a PR time of 10:24.43
Ran a season best in the 1500m at the California Collegiate Invitational (April 1) with a mark of 4:45.45 to place 12th
Placed ninth with a time of 4:47.52 at the Aztec Invitational (March 24)
Posted an 800m season-best of 2:20.26 at the California Collegiate Invitational (April 1)

AS A JUNIOR IN 2016 (COMPETED IN INDOOR ONLY)

Competed in the mile and 4x400m relay during the indoor season
Finished fourth and set a mile PR of 5:28.62 at the NAU Invitational (Feb. 13)
Ran the anchor leg of the 4x400m relay at the NAU Invitational (Feb. 13) that finished as the top collegiate squad and second overall

A SOPHOMORE IN 2015

NAIA Indoor All-American in the 4x800m
Member of 4x800m relay that set the school record of 9:17.30 during the prelims of the NAIA Indoor National Championships (March 5)
Ran third leg in the CSUSM record-setting 4x800m relay (9:05.03) at the NAIA Outdoor National Championships (May 22)
Qualified for nationals running the 1200m leg of the DMR (12:19) with 2^nd place finish at the Soka Invitational (Feb. 14)
Ran a personal-best 3:06.78 in the 1000m at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational (Feb. 21)
Participated in the 800m, 1500m, DMR, 4x400m and 4x800m
Set a 1500m personal-best of 4:42.38 at the Aztec Invitational (March 27)
Recorded a personal-best time of 2:16.08 in the 800m at the Oxy Invitational (May 9)
Finished 5^th in the 800m with a time of 2:20.26 at the Aztec Invitational (March 27)
Placed 9^th at the 800m (2:19.59) at the Mangrum Invitational (April 11)
Member of 4^th place 4x800m relay at the La Verne Invitational (Feb. 7)

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014

Participated in the 800m, 1500m, 4x4 and the 4x8
Set personal bests in the 800m (2:21.39) and 1500m (4:54.59)
Placed second in the 4x4 and second in the 4x8 at the Soka Peace Invitational (April 18-19)
Placed third in the 800m at the Ross and Sharon Irwin Meet (March 22)

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2013 graduate of Tahquitz High School in Hemet, Calif.
Was a three-time All-Mountain Pass League selection, including the league MVP in 2010 ... Qualified for CIF from 2009-2011
Also played soccer for the Titans, where she was the league offensive MVP in 2010 and an All-CIF selection
Holds the school record in the three-mile (17:42), two-mile (11:27), and mile (5:27)

PERSONAL

Born September 29, 1995 in Oceanside, Calif.
Parents are Joe and Diana Gallardo
Has four brothers: Joseph, Gabriel, Noah, and Nicholas
Most memorable moment at CSUSM was becoming an NAIA All-American alongside my three best friends
Roots for the San Diego Chargers and San Diego Padres
Favorite athlete is Steve Scott
Likes most about CSUSM is the welcoming environment and friendly students
Favorite movies are “Warrior”, “The Fighter” and “Forrest Gump”
Enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends
Majoring in Biochemistry
Plans on traveling and pursuing a profession in health care following graduation

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