Monika Juodeskaite (born 3 October 1991) is a middle-distance and long-distance runner. While attending the Oklahoma State University, Monika was a two-time All-American runner and three-time NCAA Division 1 All-Midwest Region cross country.
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Lithuania |
Born | Kaunas, Lithuania | 3 October 1991
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track, long-distance running |
Event(s) | 1500 meters, mile, 5000 meters |
College team | Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls |
Turned pro | 2016 |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 1500 meters: 4:19.58[1][2] 5000 meters: 16:00.32[2] |
Medal record | |
Updated on 11–7–15 |
NCAA
editMonika Juodeskaite earned ten All-Big 12 conference honors for Oklahoma State University. She was an All-American in 2013 Cross Country and 2014 Outdoor 5,000 Meters Outdoor Track and field.
International
editMonika qualified to represent Lithuania. She competed in Athletics at the 2015 Summer Universiade – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 14th in 16:24.42. She competed in 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 10th in 16:22.46 (8th after disqualifications).
Professional
editMonika Juodeskaite qualified for 2016 Summer Olympic Standard in the Marathon. Her time in 2015 Chicago Marathon was 2:34.29.[3][4]