2025 Cross Country Roster
Gracelyn Laudermilch
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Rome, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Northeast Bradford High School
TFRRS Profile
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The team and coaches were unlike any other program I saw. They integrated Jesus into the sport and life so effortlessly and created a beautiful culture that exceeded my expectations.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always do my nails "look good, feel good :)", have ice cream (got to fuel), and watch Dude Perfect before a race (helps me chill).
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
So hard to just pick one :) I've always been inspired by the Liberty girls who I'll now be teammates with (crazy)! Elise Cranny inspires me in the way she trains and races holistically and gives back to the running community. My younger sibling and cousins inspire me to put myself out there and go for my dreams. My parents inspire me to go all in and make Jesus the center of anything I do.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Probably winning XC District Championships individually and as a team my junior year. It was also the first time I got to break the tape.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, uncle, and two of my aunts competed in XC at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love steak and grilled veggies with mashed potatoes.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Email
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Floral arranging
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
A golden retriever named Calla and a morgan horse named Gracie.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Elise Cranny
What is your favorite possession and why?
My journal
What is your go-to karaoke song?
"I Made It" by Cain
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to go to the Swiss Alps during the summer to hike the mountains and enjoy the views.
Prep
- Graduated from Northeast Bradford Senior High School
- Top Pennsylvania state finish on the track was sixth place in the 1,600 in 2024
- Placed third in the 3,200 at the 2025 adidas Indoor Nationals
- Came in 17th at the Pennsylvania 1A state cross country championship in 2023
- Set school records in the 800 (2:19.69), 1,600 (5:03.21), 3,200 (10:47.12) and 4 x 800 (9:56.36)
- Testified in the House v. NCAA case in 2025
Personal
- Daughter of Ben and Chelsea Laudermilch
- Father ran cross country at Indiana Wesleyan
- Birthday is March 20
- Plans to major in biopsychology
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The team and coaches were unlike any other program I saw. They integrated Jesus into the sport and life so effortlessly and created a beautiful culture that exceeded my expectations.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always do my nails "look good, feel good :)", have ice cream (got to fuel), and watch Dude Perfect before a race (helps me chill).
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
So hard to just pick one :) I've always been inspired by the Liberty girls who I'll now be teammates with (crazy)! Elise Cranny inspires me in the way she trains and races holistically and gives back to the running community. My younger sibling and cousins inspire me to put myself out there and go for my dreams. My parents inspire me to go all in and make Jesus the center of anything I do.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Probably winning XC District Championships individually and as a team my junior year. It was also the first time I got to break the tape.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, uncle, and two of my aunts competed in XC at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love steak and grilled veggies with mashed potatoes.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Floral arranging
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
A golden retriever named Calla and a morgan horse named Gracie.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Elise Cranny
What is your favorite possession and why?
My journal
What is your go-to karaoke song?
"I Made It" by Cain
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to go to the Swiss Alps during the summer to hike the mountains and enjoy the views.
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