Olivia Murphy '16 Recruiting Profile

My running career started in the seventh grade in Indiana. I come from a running family where both my parents were track All-Americans at Indiana University. However, they did not push me into the sport, but I have grown to love both track and cross- country. 

We moved to Mandeville , LA the summer before my freshman year and have been successful ever since. I have improved my times every year and would like to continue running in college.

This past cross country season (2014) , I was faced with some adversity. I had knee surgery , in late July , that impacted my performance in cross country in the fall. However, this challenge has helped me be more determined and realize how much I love running. I am finally back to full strength and excited about the 2015 track season.

I am very dedicated to becoming the best I can be in both running and in school . I am very coachable and strive to improve every year . I am looking for the right fit for me, both academically and athletically . I am confident that this next chapter of my life , will be the best one at the right place.