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Claire Hipszer
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Newport Beach, Calif.
- High School:
- University HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from University High School in Irvine, Calif. ... Was MVP her junior and senior year ... Named athlete of the year in 2026, the same year she competed as a CIF finalist.
PERSONAL: Born in Pennsylvania to Laurel and Brian Hipszer ... Has two siblings: Sarah and Anna ... Majoring in sports medicine in the hopes of becoming a nurse or holistic doctor ... Chose Pepperdine because, "(it) has been my dream school since I was a freshman and I chose to attend so that I could run at a Division I level while being supported by an amazing community rooted in the Christian faith. Also Malibu is gorgeous and I couldn't imagine a better place to live!"
FAVORITES: Outside of racing she likes reading Let Your Mind Run (book), 10 Things I Hate About You (movie), Greys Anatomy (TV show), and Gracie Abrams (musical artists) ... Favorite food is sushi ... Hobbies include hiking, church, the gym, time at the beach, shopping, and reading ... Her sports herores are Parker Valby, Dena Kastor, Saide Engleheart, and Tara Davis.
PERSONAL: Born in Pennsylvania to Laurel and Brian Hipszer ... Has two siblings: Sarah and Anna ... Majoring in sports medicine in the hopes of becoming a nurse or holistic doctor ... Chose Pepperdine because, "(it) has been my dream school since I was a freshman and I chose to attend so that I could run at a Division I level while being supported by an amazing community rooted in the Christian faith. Also Malibu is gorgeous and I couldn't imagine a better place to live!"
FAVORITES: Outside of racing she likes reading Let Your Mind Run (book), 10 Things I Hate About You (movie), Greys Anatomy (TV show), and Gracie Abrams (musical artists) ... Favorite food is sushi ... Hobbies include hiking, church, the gym, time at the beach, shopping, and reading ... Her sports herores are Parker Valby, Dena Kastor, Saide Engleheart, and Tara Davis.
