Player Bio: Leila Shiraiwa - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Cross Country
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2003-04: Competed three times during the fall season, all at the 5000m distance ... placed 31st overall at the season-opening Emerald City Invitational ... clocked a 5K cross country PR of 19:52 at the Sundodger Invite ... ran eighth on the squad, 39th overall, at the Geoduck Invitational in Olympia ... on the track, ran twice at 5000m, with a season-best of 19:20.78 at the Ken Foreman Invite ... focused on the 3000m indoors, clocking a best of 11:18.91 in a 10th-place effort at the Last Chance Qualifier. 2002-03: Redshirted the 2002-03 cross country and track seasons ... ran unattached outdoors at 3000m and 5000m ... posted top 3K mark of 11:25.21 at the Ken Foreman Invite ... indoors, ran the 3K and mile, boasting bests of 11:17.56 and 5:46.64, respectively.
High School and Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1984 ... parents are Linda and Keizo ... has a younger sister, Lena ... led Gig Harbor to top-10 state cross country finishes in three of her four seasons ... was a three-time competitor at the state cross country meet ... clocked an 11:26 for 3200m at the 2002 state 3A track meet, good for 10th ... was also 10th in the 3200m at the 2002 Pasco Invitational ... boasted prep 5K cross country best of 19:27 ... earned four letters each in track and field and cross country ... prep teammate of fellow Husky Molly Wise.
UW Career Bests
5000m....... 19:20.78
Mile (indoor)....... 5:46.64
3000m (indoor)....... 11:17.56
XC: 5000m....... 19:52
