Jane Hedengren
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 23, 2006 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Middle-distance, Long-distance |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Jane Hedengren (born Sept 23, 2006) is an American track and field athlete specializing in middle and long-distance events. She has set multiple records and achieved significant milestones in high school competitions.
High school career
[edit]Hedengren attends Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. She comes from a family with a strong running background.[1] Her father, John D. Hedengren was an All-American runner and her brother, Isaac Hedengren,[2] is a current member of the Men's Track and Field team for Brigham Young University (BYU). Hedengren has committed to continue her athletic and academic career at Brigham Young University.[3] Throughout her running career, Hedengren has demonstrated talent in both track and cross country events.
2023
[edit]In June 2023, as a sophomore, Hedengren won the girls' mile at the Brooks PR Invitational in Seattle, Washington, setting a meet record and personal best with a time of 4:35.69.[4] Later that month, she competed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, winning the 2-mile title with a time of 9:54.38, breaking the U.S. sophomore class record.[5] In September 2023, as a junior, she ran the fastest three-mile ever by a high school girl in U.S. history, finishing in 15:32.[6]
2024
[edit]In May 2024, Hedengren set a new Utah state record in the 1600m with a time of 4:37.72 at the BYU Invitational.[7] In June 2024, she won the Nike Outdoor National 2 mile title in Eugene. In November 2024, she ran the fastest 5k ever recorded in high school girls cross country history, finishing in 15:50.01 at the Nike Cross Regionals Southwest.[8] In December 2024, she won the Nike Cross Nationals girls' championship race in Portland, Oregon, setting a new course record with a time of 16:32.7.[9][10] The previous course record of 16:37.8 was set in 2018 by Katelyn Tuohy of North Rockland HS in New York.
2025
[edit]In Feb 2025, Hedengren set a 3200m meet record at the Simplot Games in Pocatello, ID (Holt Arena elevation 4,560 ft) with a time of 9:37.50 as a #2 All-Time behind the 2-mile Indoor Record of Mary Cain.[11]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Following her record-breaking performance at the 2024 Nike Cross Nationals, Hedengren was named a December 2024 USATF Athlete of the Week[12] and 2024-25 Gatorade Player of the Year.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "A Utah Dad's Challenge Has Led To Daughter's Career Pursuit".
- ^ "TFRRS | Isaac Hedengren – Track and Field Results & Statistics". www.tfrrs.org.
- ^ Walker, Sean; Oct. 30, KSL com | Posted-; P.m, 2024 at 7:43. "5A state cross country: BYU commit Jane Hedengren rolls as Timpview repeats for girls title". www.ksl.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Brooks PR Invitational - Videos - Jane Hedengren 1st Place Girls Mile - Brooks PR Invitational 2023". www.runnerspace.com.
- ^ "Jane Hedengren Breaks US Sophomore 2-Mile Record At Nike".
- ^ "Woodbridge Cross Country Classic - News - Jane Hedengren Outlasts Elizabeth Leachman in Historic Woodbridge Girls Showdown". www.runnerspace.com.
- ^ "High school track: A total of 11 state records fall at BYU Invite". Deseret News. May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Hedengren Runs Fastest 5k Time Ever by Girl at NXR Southwest".
- ^ Kellert, Robert. "Jane Hedengren Sets Course Record, Mountain Vista Wins NXN". Milesplit United States.
- ^ Brown, Arianne. "Utah high school athlete speeds past competition, breaking national records". KSL.
- ^ Binder, Doug. "Jane Hedengren Runs Incredible 9:37.50 at Altitude at Simplot Games". Dystat.com and Runnerspace.
- ^ "USA Track & Field | Hedengren's cross country win earns her USATF Athlete of the Week honors". usatf.org.
- ^ "BYU commit Jane Hedengren named 2024-25 Gatorade National Cross Country Player of the Year". msn.com.