| Kelsey Armstrong |
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Honors
ACC Performer-of-the-Week, Sept. 6 (2009)
2009 Highlights
One of the team's top performers until sustaining an injury which forced her to miss the final three meets of the season, including ACCs and Regionals
Won the season-opening Gamecock Invitational in her first collegiate race, posting a 5K time of 17:51.03; she was named ACC Performer-of-the-Week for her efforts
Placed third overall in the 5K Mountaineer Open on Sept. 18
Finished fifth as an individual, helping Clemson to runner-up team finish, at Charlotte Invitational after crossing finish line with 5K time of 17:32.5
Morristown West High School Highlights
Led cross country team to state championships in 2005 and 2006
Led cross country team to four conference and region championships
Earned four varsity letters in cross country and track
Coached by Raymond Farmer and Jan Haney
Personal
Born 6/6/89
Daughter of Karen and Jeff Armstrong
Majoring in nursing
Named to 2009-10 ACC Academic Honor Roll
National club champion in cross country in 2008
Was the top female finisher in half marathons in Memphis and Knoxville during her time prior to joining the Tiger cross country squad
Collegiate Best
5000m - 17:32.5