The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2017 Women's Cross Country Roster
Whitehead, Karsyn

Karsyn Whitehead
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Scottsboro, Ala.
- High School:
- Scottsboro HS
Bio
Freshman (2017)
Competed in three events and the Falcon Classic as an individual… Ran a person-best 21:37.35 at the Memphis Twilight (9/2)… Helped the team to USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
High School
Ran for coaches Chris Schmidt and Luke Robinson at Scottsboro … Member of the Alabama All-State Cross Country Team in 2013, 2015 and 2016… Three-time member of the Outdoor All-State Track team from 2015-2017 for her performances in the 3200m and 1600m… Garnered Outdoor All-State honors in the 800 meter in 2017 as well… Named to the Indoor Track All-State Team in 2015 and 2016 for the 3200m and 1600m
Personal
Full name is Karsyn Rhianna Whitehead … Born April 21, 1999…. Daughter of Ryan and Nola Whitehead… Has one brother, Rylee… Plans to major in nursing
Competed in three events and the Falcon Classic as an individual… Ran a person-best 21:37.35 at the Memphis Twilight (9/2)… Helped the team to USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
High School
Ran for coaches Chris Schmidt and Luke Robinson at Scottsboro … Member of the Alabama All-State Cross Country Team in 2013, 2015 and 2016… Three-time member of the Outdoor All-State Track team from 2015-2017 for her performances in the 3200m and 1600m… Garnered Outdoor All-State honors in the 800 meter in 2017 as well… Named to the Indoor Track All-State Team in 2015 and 2016 for the 3200m and 1600m
Personal
Full name is Karsyn Rhianna Whitehead … Born April 21, 1999…. Daughter of Ryan and Nola Whitehead… Has one brother, Rylee… Plans to major in nursing
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