Athlete Profiles

Grace Zeigler '08
Sprints and Jumps

Hometown: Oak Park, IL

Major: English and Sociology

Latest accomplishments in Track: Broke Indoor Track long jump record (17'7"); Qualified for Div. III New Englands in the 100, 4x100, and long jump; earned All-ECAC honors in the long jump with an fourth place mark of 17'1.5" (2006-07).

Best thing about MHC track & field: The team unity -- even though we come from across the globe and compete in different events, we all work together and support each other.

Best thing about Mount Holyoke: The College is supportive in everything you do, from the classroom to the campus job to the sports field.

Sports played in high school: Track and field.

High school accomplishments in track & field: Team captain, two-time Academic All-Conference, and Most Improved.

Other interests: Dancing, reading, and just about anything that's intellectually or athletically stimulating. 

Natasha Payes '10
Sprints

Hometown: Novato, CA 

Major: History

Latest accomplishments in track: Personal Record in the 100m dash (13.9s) and 200m dash (28.9s) 

Best thing about MHC track & field: I actually have fun at practice.

Best thing about Mount Holyoke: There are many "families" within the Mount Holyoke College community.

Sports played in high school: Track & field and tennis

High school accomplishments in track & field: Named most valuable sprinter by my track team and three-time captain

Other interests: Association of Pan-African Unity

Chelsea McCracken '09
Throws

Hometown: Lebanon, Ohio

Major: Film Studies

Latest accomplishments in track: Personal record in the Outdoor Hammer (109') and indoor Shot Put (over 32')

Best thing about MHC track & field: The team! I really enjoy being a part of such a wonderful, fun, dedicated group of athletes.

Best thing about Mount Holyoke: I love the friendly, open atmosphere. I can follow all of my interests.

Sports played in high school: Cross country, track & field, and riding

High school accomplishments in track & field: Two-time Most Improved Award recipient.

Other interests: Horseback riding, outdoor activities (hiking, rafting, etc.), and movies