University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Keira Friedrich
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Distance
- High School:
- St. Peter
- Hometown:
- St. Peter, Minn.
- Major:
- Biology
PERSONAL: Pursuing a degree in Biology... Child of Jennie and Jed Friedrich... Has two siblings, Brielle and Kellen... Mom, Jennie, ran cross country and track at Northern Michigan University... Dad, Jed, did Nordic Skiing at Northern Michigan University... Listed soccer as an interest outside of running... Chose the Univeristy of Minnesota because of, "the team atmosphere, coaching staff and it felt like home."
HIGH SCHOOL: Won four state titles in high school, twice in the 1600m in 2025 and 2026, once in the 3200m in 2026 and once in cross country in 2025... Was an All-Conference (Big South Conference) performer in cross country in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025... Earned All-Conference honors in track and field from 2021-26... Also played soccer in high school and earned All-State honors in 2024... Left the prep level with lifetime bests of 10:28 in the 3200m, 4:51 in the 1600m, 2:13 in the 800m and 17:52 in the 5K (XC).
HIGH SCHOOL: Won four state titles in high school, twice in the 1600m in 2025 and 2026, once in the 3200m in 2026 and once in cross country in 2025... Was an All-Conference (Big South Conference) performer in cross country in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025... Earned All-Conference honors in track and field from 2021-26... Also played soccer in high school and earned All-State honors in 2024... Left the prep level with lifetime bests of 10:28 in the 3200m, 4:51 in the 1600m, 2:13 in the 800m and 17:52 in the 5K (XC).
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