Paige Greenhagel

Liberty University Track & Field Media Day on October 2nd, 2024. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Heptathlon
Height:
6-0
Hometown:
St. Charles, Ill.
Prev School:
Burlington Central High School

TFRRS Profile

2024 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Placed fifth (first among freshmen) in the CUSA heptathlon with a personal-best 4,571 points and also tied for 13^th in the high jump
CUSA Female Freshman of the Week on April 16 following a fourth-place finish in the Virginia Grand Prix heptathlon
Improved her heptathlon score from 4,270 at the 49er Classic to 4,322 at the Virginia Grand Prix to 4,751 at the CUSA Championship
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Competed in seven events at the CUSA meet, placing 10^th in the long jump (season-best 18-1.5) and 11^th in both the pentathlon and high jump
Scored a personal-best 3,143 points to win Group B of the Liberty Kickoff pentathlon

Prep

Graduated from Burlington Central High School
Placed in the top 10 at the 2023 Illinois 2A state meet in four different events, taking third in the long jump, eighth in the 400, ninth in the high jump and 10^th in the 4 x 400 relay
Took fourth place in the 2022 Illinois 2A state high jump final as a junior
Top high school event marks included 57.41 (400), 5-5.75 (high jump) and 18-10.75 (long jump)

Personal

Daughter of Roger and Sheri Greenhagel
Birthday is Oct. 11
Finance major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The community was so welcoming and although competing is important, we are encouraged to focus more on our faith than anything else.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents have always pushed me to be better even when I tend to doubt myself, and they see potential in me that I never have.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Qualifying for state and getting first in all four of my events at sectionals my senior year of high school.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Painting is my favorite hobby.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Calie and she is a small terrier mix.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Michael Jordan

What is your favorite possession and why?
A key necklace. When my grandpa passed away, he had a bunch of cool looking old keys, so my siblings, cousins, and I each took one and turned them into necklaces.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Switzerland because all the pictures look so beautiful and I want to sit by a lake, overlooking the mountains and go skiing.