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Pepperdine University Athletics

2015 Cross Country Roster

Kat Perry

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Newport Beach, Calif.
  • High School Mater Dei HS

Biography

PEPPERDINE XC 2015: Ran at two meets as a freshman ... Ran the 5k Highlander Invitational in 20:57.59.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Mater Dei High School, located in Santa Ana, Calif., in 2015 ... Ran one year of varsity cross country and track ... Competed in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters in track ... Was the MVP of the junior varsity as a junior ... Also lettered in softball ... Competed on a state champion triathlon team.

PERSONAL: Born in Burlingame, Calif. ... Daughter of Michael and Cindy Perry ... Father competed in rowing at Santa Clara ... Majoring in business administration ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because "I felt that I would be able to succeed in the classroom and also continue an athletic career in cross country and track."

FAVORITES: Enjoys hiking and surfing ... Favorites include Jim Abbott (pro athlete), New York Giants (pro sports team), 1984 (book), Mrs. Doubtfire (movie), Friends (TV show), Kygo (musical artist), sushi (food) and volleyball (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is "I love the feeling of pushing myself harder than I expected. It shows me just how much potential is there."