MAKENNA NELSON
FRESHMAN / CORONA, CALIF. (SANTIAGO)
Before Nebraska
Makenna Nelson attended Santiago High School in Corona, Calif...was a
two-time all-league honoree, team captain and MVP in her senior track and
field season...was a two-time league finalist in the 1,600m...posted a threemile cross country PR of 19:00.99 as a senior...on the track, set a 1,600m PR of
5:28.21 and a 3,200m PR of 12:13.08...also posted a 400m PR of 1:01.38 and
800m PR of 2:28.21...was a six-time academic all-league selection.
Personal
• Born May 10, 1997 in Fullerton, Calif.
• Parents are Kristopher and Dina Nelson
• Attended Santiago HS in Corona, Calif.
• Major is biology
Personal
Makenna Nelson was born May 10, 1997 in Fullerton, Calif...daughter of Kristopher and Dina Nelson...has two brothers, Jude and Maddox,
and one sister, Olivia...majoring in biology.
CARRIE OLSON
Before Nebraska
FRESHMAN / OMAHA, NEB. (MILLARD WEST)
Carrie Olson attended Millard West High School in Omaha, Neb....set a 5,000m
cross country PR of 19:53.00 at the Class A state meet as a senior to finish ninth...
was a Nebraska Coaches Association first-team Super-State selection...posted
top-10 finishes at seven of eight meets...was a four-time state qualifier...helped
the Wildcats win the 2011 state title and finish second in 2014...was a Greater
Omaha Sports Committee scholarship nominee.
Personal
• Born Sept. 18, 1996 in Glen Ellyn, Ill.
• Parents are Christopher and Denise Olson
• Attended Millard West HS in Omaha, Neb.
• Major is undeclared
Personal
Carrie Olson was born Sept. 18, 1996 in Glen Ellyn, Ill...daughter of Christopher and Denise...has one brother, Jack, and one sister, Lena.
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