Men's Track and Field
Natalie Marquardt
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- nkmarqua@ucsc.edu
- Phone:
- 831-459-5574
One of the most decorated runners in UC Santa Cruz history, Natalie Marquardt joined the Staff as a Volunteer Assistant in Fall 2021 before being promoted to part-time assistant in 2022.
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Natalie works primarily with the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Programs and Middle Distance Runners during the Track & Field season. Natalie’s work specifically with the Women’s Cross Country Team is a key piece to the continued rise of the Women’s program, resulting in their first ever Team National Appearance.
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A four-time Team Captain, Natalie was instrumental in the rise of the Women's Cross Country program and back-to-back 6th place finishes at the NCAA West Regional Championships in 2018 and 2019 as well as a top 25 National Ranking. As a student-athlete, Natalie finished her Banana Slug career in the Fall of 2019 as an All West Region performer, USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree, and 2019 ACAA Individual Conference 6K champion. Marquardt set school records in the 400m, 4x400m Relay, and Team Time in Cross Country for 6K.
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"Natalie Marquardt's experience in developing a winning Championship Culture is imperative as our Women's program continues to be a nationally ranked program. We're excited for her to become a mentor to our student-athletes and help build a culture of commitment and enjoyment for years to come," said Head Coach David Klech.
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Natalie works primarily with the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Programs and Middle Distance Runners during the Track & Field season. Natalie’s work specifically with the Women’s Cross Country Team is a key piece to the continued rise of the Women’s program, resulting in their first ever Team National Appearance.
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A four-time Team Captain, Natalie was instrumental in the rise of the Women's Cross Country program and back-to-back 6th place finishes at the NCAA West Regional Championships in 2018 and 2019 as well as a top 25 National Ranking. As a student-athlete, Natalie finished her Banana Slug career in the Fall of 2019 as an All West Region performer, USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree, and 2019 ACAA Individual Conference 6K champion. Marquardt set school records in the 400m, 4x400m Relay, and Team Time in Cross Country for 6K.
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"Natalie Marquardt's experience in developing a winning Championship Culture is imperative as our Women's program continues to be a nationally ranked program. We're excited for her to become a mentor to our student-athletes and help build a culture of commitment and enjoyment for years to come," said Head Coach David Klech.
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