Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE XC 2019 (FR): Competed in five of the six meets ... Had a season-best 6K of 24:06.59 at the UC Riverside Invitational (9/14).
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Helena (Mont.) High School in 2019 ... Ran two years each of varsity cross country and track ... Helped school place fourth at the 2018 state cross country meet, placing 20th as an individual, and fifth at the 2019 state track meet ... Was Academic All-State in cross country as a junior ... Received Bengal Pure Performance Leadership Recognition between 2016-18 ... Was also part of the cheer team for a year ... A member of the National Honors Society.
 
CLUB: Competed with the Helena Novas.
 
PERSONAL: Majoring in biology ... Born in Madison, Wis. ... Daughter of Michelle Kolpin and Craig Wilkerson ... Has one brother, Jonathan ... Her great aunt Helen Edwards earned a master’s degree from Pepperdine ... Traveled to Tanzania for a medical mission ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because “of its strong pre-medical program and emphasis on Christian values. Pepperdine is close to family, offers a strong study abroad program and is located next to one of the most culturally diverse cities in the nation.”
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys playing the violin, watching theatrical productions, painting, learning about cultures in different countries and traveling to new places ... Favorites include Allyson Felix (pro athlete), the San Francisco 49ers (pro sports team), Between the World and Me (book), Soul Surfer (movie), House (TV show), Beyonce or Don McLean (musical artist), mashed potatoes and gravy (food) and dancing or swimming (sports other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is “pushing past the mental barrier that cross country creates through running. During a difficult workout or painful race, one must find the inner strength to keep running. Also, I value maintaining a healthy body image.”