2020 Track and Field
Anya Hynell
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Grass Valley, CA
- High School:
- Nevada Union HS
- Major:
- Environmental Studies
2019-20 UC SANTA CRUZ FEMALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
UC Santa Cruz Success:
- PR of 23:26.7 in 6K at Santa Clara Invitational. Placed 46th at 2018 Cross Country West Regional in 23:42.0. Won final AD3I Freshman Runner of the Year.
- In Outdoor Track, ran PRs of 18:52.5 in 5000 Meters and 5:12.68 in 1500 at Steve Scott Invitational at Irvine April 26, 2019.
High School/Club Success:
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Competed in Cross Country and Track & Field for the Nevada Union High School Miners.
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2014 Rookie of the Year
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2015 Workhorse
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2016 and 2017 Most Valuable Runner
Personal:
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Merrill College
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Daughter of Susan Cooper and Ragnar Hynell. Has one brother Vincent.
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Favorite thing about UCSC: Redwoods
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Graduation Goals: Become part of the environmental movement.
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Favorite Color: All Colors
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Hobbies: Skiing (Nordic and Alpine), mountain biking, hiking, painting, and reading.
