University of Minnesota Athletics

2012 Women's Cross Country Roster

Kayla Dahl

Kayla Dahl

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    McDonnell Central HS
  • Hometown:
    Chippewa Falls, Wis.

2011 Junior Season: Competed in four meets • ran a season-best time of 25:06 at the Bluegold Invite • raced 25:36 at the Tori Neubauer 6K • clocked a 27:26.85 running at the Roy Griak Invitational

2010 • Junior Season: Did not compete

2009 • Sophomore Season: Redshirted the season.

2008 • Freshman Season: Ran in four meets • ran season-best time of 24:26.29 at UW-Eau Claire Invitational.

High School: A 2008 graduate of McDonnell Central Catholic High School • high school coaches were Marty Bushland and Steve Roesler • a three-time all-state honoree, once in cross country, twice in track • placed seventh in the Wisconsin Division 3 State cross country meet as a sophomore in 2005 • placed 12th as a senior and 17th as a junior • state placewinner as a junior (third) and freshman (fourth) in the 3,200 meters • 2007 Cloverbelt Conference cross country medalist • conference 3,200 meters champ as a junior • earned four varsity letters in cross country, two in track and cross country skiing • a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born May 14, 1990 • retail merchandising major with a minor in management & mass communications • daughter of Daniel and Debra Dahl • has one older sister Brittany • enjoys figure skating, biking, the outdoors, music and art.

2025 Griak Invitational Hype
Friday, September 19
Cinematic Recap: 2025 Oz Memorial
Tuesday, September 02
Cinematic Recap: 2024 NCAA Championships
Monday, November 25
NCAA Championship Send Off
Thursday, November 21