Citina Nardi '25 Recruiting Profile

I found track later than most, but the moment I stepped onto the track as a junior in high school, I knew I had found my passion. From my first race, I fell in love with the hurdles—the precision, the speed, and the challenge of perfecting every step. Despite being new to the sport, I quickly proved that I belonged among the best, earning the title of Avocado League Champion in the 100m hurdles during my first year running. In the winter season, I trained daily and placed 15th at the California Winter State Track and Field Championship. I am already climbing the ranks in the 100m hurdles, where I currently stand at #6 in California after my first meet of 2025.

What sets me apart isn’t just my natural speed or my ability to pick up technique quickly—it’s my work ethic and hunger to improve. I dedicated my offseason to training with a personal hurdles coach at the Hurdle Factory, refining my form, speed, and efficiency over every barrier. My rapid progression is just the beginning, and I know I have so much more to give. I am also training in the 400m and am part of a 4x400 team that is currently ranked #1 in California.

Track isn’t just a sport to me—it’s my future. I am fully committed to competing at the collegiate level, where I can continue to push my limits and contribute to a program that values hard work, determination, and excellence. I am looking for a team that will challenge me, coaches who will refine my talent, and an environment where I can grow into the best athlete I can be.

I’m just getting started—and I’m ready to put in the work to be incredible.