Olivia Markezich
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2000-08-10) August 10, 2000
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Middle-, Long-distance running
College teamNotre Dame

Olivia Markezich (born 10 August 2000) is an American middle and long-distance runner. She was the 2023 NCAA Steeplechase champion.[1]

High school career

Markezich attended The Bear Creek School in Redmond, Washington. She was a state champion in the 1600m as a junior and the 800m as a senior. She also qualified for Footlocker Nationals her senior year as well as placing 3rd in the 2000m steeplechase at New Balance Nationals Outdoor.[2]

College career

In October 2018 Markezich signed her national letter of intent to run for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[3] Initially she was on the team as a walk-on.[4] As of her Senior year she was a three-time All-American in cross country, three-time All-American in indoor track, the 2023 NCAA runner up in the indoor 3000m, the 2023 NCAA champion in the steeplechase, the 2023 ACC Women's Track Performer of the Year, and had been named to eight All-ACC academic teams.[2]

On December 3, 2023, she ran the indoor 3000m in 8:40.42 breaking her own school recored, and becoming the second fastest runner in NCAA history.[5][6]

In August 2023, Markezich signed an NIL deal with Swiss shoe company On.[7]

Results and personal bests

Information from World Athletics profile.[1]

Championship Results

Year Meet Venue Event Place Time
2019 USA Junior Outdoor Championships Ansin Sports Complex Steeplechase 5th 11:01.78
NCAA Cross Country Championships Lavern Gibson 6k 143rd 21:35
2021 NCAA Indoor Championships Randal Tyson Track Center 3000m 13th 9:21.74
NCAA Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 10th 9:48.73
US Olympic Trials H1 14th 10:00.45
NCAA Cross Country Championships Apalachee Regional Park 6k 11th 19:38.0
2022 NCAA Indoor Championships Birmingham CrossPlex 3000m 8th 11:05.60
NCAA Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 9th 9:35.80
NCAA Cross Country Championships Stillwater, OK 6k 8th 19:46.4
2023 NCAA Indoor Championships Albuquerque Convention Center 3000m 2nd 9:13.01
DMR 3rd 10:59.46
NCAA Outdoor Championships Mike A. Myers Stadium Steeplechase 1st 9:25.03
US National Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 4th 9:17.93
NCAA Cross Country Championships Charlottesville, Virginia 6k 3rd 19:10

Personal Bests

Surface Event Time Venue Date
Short Track Mile 4:39.81 Norton Sports Center Feb 17, 2021
3000m 8:40.42 Boston University Dec 3, 2023
Outdoor Track 1500m 4:15.76 Drake Stadium April 23, 2021
5000m 15:33.62 Raleigh, NC March 24, 2023
Steeplechase 9:17.93 Hayward Field July 8, 2023

Personal life

Markezich's farther Ron also ran at Notre Dame and was the school record holder in the 10,000m as part of the class of 1989.[4] Markezich has thee siblings, including a twin sister named Andrea who ran at the University of Washington before transferring to Notre Dame for final year.[8][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Olivia Markezich Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "OLIVIA MARKEZICH". Fighting Irish Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ Pohlman, Chad. "Olivia and Andrea Markezich Sign National Letters of Intent". tbcs.org. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Brice, John (December 17, 2023). "From Walk-On to National Champion: Inside Olivia Markezich's Irish Journey". FightinIrish.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Olivia Markezich Dominates 3000m Run in Boston". FightingIrish.com. December 3, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Notre Dame's Olivia Markezich On Her Breakout 2023". Citius Mag. December 12, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ Chavez, Chris (August 3, 2023). "NCAA Steeplechase Champion Olivia Markezich Signs NIL Deal With On". Citius Mag. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Crow, Matthew (August 31, 2023). "Irish cross country looks to turn experience into success". The Observer. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
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