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2023 Women's Cross Country Roster

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Lauren Tunnell

  • Class Junior
  • Highschool Manchester
  • Hometown Midlothian, Va.

Biography

PERSONAL BESTS/RECORDS
  • 4k: 13:45.5 (Spider Alumni Open, 9/2/2023)
  • 6k: 20:36.8 (NCAA Southest Region Cross Country Championships, 11/10/2023)

2023: REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
  • Atlantic 10 Conference All-Conference
  • Atlantic 10 Conference Champion
  • Women's Atlantic 10 Most Outstanding Rookie of the Year
  • Women's Atlantic 10 Most Outstanding Performer of the Year
  • Women's Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
  • Set 6k school record (20.36.8)
  • Won four of six 6k meets
2022: FRESHMAN
  • Did not compete due to injury

PRIOR TO VCU
  • Graduated from Manchester High School
  • Personal Records: 4:33 (1500 Meters) and 2:13 (800 Meters)
  • Dean’s List
PERSONAL
  • Daughter of Caroline and Charles Tunnell 
  • Has one older sister and one older brother
  • Major: Business
  • Enjoys animals and owns two pit bulls
  • Wants to continue to incorporate her love for running in her everyday life and find a career she will genuinely enjoy doing

Historical Player Information

  • 2022Sophomore

  • 2023Junior