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2011 Track and Field
Outdoor: Had three third-place finishes at Big Ten Challenge, LSU Invitational, and Polytan Invitational...Had her personal-best in pole vault at the Polytan Invitational with 13-1 ¾ (4.01m).
Indoor: Had the best pole vault attempt with a 12-11 ½ (3.95m) at the Big Ten Championships, recording her personal-best ... Placed first in pole vault three consecutive times in a row at Illini Open, Illini Classic, and Illinois Intercollegiate.
High School
Was an Illinois state finalist in the pole vault in 2010 ... Posted a personal-best height of 11-6 in the pole vault ... Earned varsity letters in track for all four years and one year each in cross country and gymnastics ... Holds the school record in the pole vault ... Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Full name is Stephanie Joan Richartz ... Born Jan. 21, 1992 ... Parents are Michael and Cindy Richartz ... Has two brothers, Dylan and Nathan ... Hobbies include snowboarding, swimming and mission work/volunteering ... Biggest thrill in sports is watching your teammates cheer you on ... Majoring in industrial engineering.
Richartz's Personal Bests
Outdoor
Pole Vault: 13-1 3/4 (4.01m) - Polytan Invitational (4/23/11)
Indoor
Pole Vault: 12-11 1/2 (3.95m) - Big Ten Championships (2/26/11)
Updated December 2011
