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Katie Sigerud

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
Mid-distance
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Phoenix, Ariz.
Prev School:
Desert Vista High School

TFRRS Profile

2024 Outdoor Track & Field (So.)

Did not compete in any races and was redshirted
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Did not compete in any races

2023 Cross Country (So.)

Only completed one race, placing 19^th overall (No. 2 Lady Flame) at the Eye Opener

2023 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Placed eighth in the ASUN 1,500 final in a season-best 4:29.03
ASUN Women’s Freshman of the Week on April 26 after coming in second in the Virginia Challenge 1,500 and posting a season-best 2:12.78 800 during the same event
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

2022-23 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any races and was redshirted

2022 Cross Country (Fr.)

Ran two races in a Liberty uniform as a freshman, serving as the Lady Flames’ No. 7 finisher both times
Came in 17^th at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational 6K (22:27.8) and took 128^th in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational 5K (17:54.7)

Prep

Graduated from Desert Vista High School
Wrapped up her high school career with an Arizona D1 state title at 1,600 meters, one year after winning both the 800 and 4 x 800 relay crowns
Placed second at the Arizona state cross country meet as a junior and fourth as a senior, following a ninth-place finish at the Minnesota Class AA meet her sophomore year
Top times include 2:10.64 (800), 4:51.01 (1,600), 10:35.05 (3,200) and 17:04 (cross country 5K)

Personal

Daughter of Jon and Renae Sigerud
Birthday is May 24
Business marketing major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I felt God leading me to Liberty and I have found such a home at Liberty with my coaches and teammates.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I would say praying with my team and coaches!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents have done so much for me growing up and are my "why" for most everything I do in life, also glorifying the Lord in all I do.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I would say Junior year of High School winning the state meet in the 800m!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would choose the number 7 because I grow up with that being my mom's favorite number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I like breakfast, pouched eggs on sourdough toast.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Shopping.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Yes, I have one dog and he's a Morkie.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Tara Davis.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible is my favorite possession.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Hawaii because it is so beautiful there!