Riley Wertenberger

Class: Senior Hometown: Olathe, Kan. High School: Olathe East

Height: 5-2

JUNIOR (2009)

Saw action in four meets during her junior campaign...Took 36 seconds off her time from the 2008 Bob Timmons Classic time, as she finished 22^nd in 2009 with a 5K time of 20:16.26...Posted a career-best 5K time of 19:16.10 at the OSU Cowboy Jamboree (Oct. 3), crossing the finish line in 109^th place...Competed in the women's open division at the ISU Pre-Nationals Invitational (Oct. 17), where she finished 82^nd in a 6K time of 24:27.50.

SOPHOMORE (2008)
Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team...Ran a personal-best 5K time of 20:52.80 at the Bob Timmons Classic to finish in 18th place...Placed 23rd at the Missouri Cross Country Challenge in a 5K time of 21:18.25...Posted a personal-best 6K time of 23:34.30 at the ISU Pre-Nationals to finish 95th in the Women's Open Division.

FRESHMAN (2007)
Ran in four races...Set a personal best time in the 5K at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel (20:57.20)...Ran a personal-best 8K time of 23:55.90 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals and placed 91st...Competed at the Big 12 Championships and placed 93rd (24:14.60).

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped lead Olathe East to 2006 6A state cross country title while placing 23rd individually...Member of the 2005 cross country state runner-up team...Three-time 6A state qualifier, All-Sunflower League and All-City in cross country...Two-time honorable mention All-Metro Kansas City Cross Country Coaches Association...Holds the Olathe East record in the 3,200 meters (11:46)...Qualified for the 6A state track meet twice...In 2007, placed ninth in the 3,200 meters at the state championships.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Brian and Lori Wertenberger...Majoring in chemical engineering.