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    Katy Kostal
    Katy Kostal
    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Winfield, IL
    High School:
    West Chicago High
    Height / Weight:
    5-3 / 115
    Birthdate:
    03/26/1985

    AT ILLINOIS:

    2003: Ran the 4K Purdue Open in 16:52.4 in her collegiate debut … Turned in a performance of 19:37 at the 5K Bradley Open … Ran a season-best time of 19:30 at the 5K Pack-It-Up Illini Challenge.

    High School: Four-time team MVP ... DVC all-conference selection in 2000, 2001 and 2002 ... Holds West Chicago High record in 3,200m run …State qualifier for 3,200m in 2003 …West Chicago High Female Athlete of the Year in 2003 …Named Honorable Mention All-State Academic team in 2003.

    Personal: Full given name is Kate Jean Kostal …Nickname is “Coastal” …Parents are Dennis and Karen …Majoring in pre-journalism …Born March 26, 1985 …Valedictorian of West Chicago High in 2003 …Wendy’s High School Heisman National Nominee in 2003 …Plans to attend graduate school after completing her bachelor’s degree …Favorite athlete is Dan Jansen because he never gave up and eventually succeeded after many failures …Speedskated for five years before she began running and competed at the University of Illinois Ice Arena.

    Personal Bests:

    4km: 16:52.4
5km: 19:30

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