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Pepperdine University Athletics

2020 Track Roster

Olivia Vasey

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Sweet Valley, Pa.
  • High School Lake-Lehman HS

Biography

ACADEMIC AWARDS: WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “gold” honors in 2018-19 and 2019-20 ... Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete in 2018-19 and 2019-20.
 
PEPPERDINE XC 2019 (SO): Did not compete while she was studying abroad.
 
PEPPERDINE XC 2018 (FR): Only competed at the first meet of the season.
 
PEPPERDINE OUTDOOR TRACK 2020 (SO): Took part in one of the two outdoor meets before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Ran the 800 meters ... Did not compete at any indoor events.
 
PEPPERDINE TRACK 2019 (FR): Did not compete in any indoor or outdoor events.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Lake-Lehman High School, located in Lehman, Pa., in 2018 ... Ran four years each of varsity cross country and track ... Was a two-time Wyoming Valley Conference all-star in cross country, and her team won a league title in 2015 ... An eight-time district medalist, three-time district champion and two-time state medalist in track ... Was a two-time state medalist in the 4x800 relay team in track, and was part of the school record ... Track team won a pair of league titles ... Also lettered in swimming ... Was the school’s valedictorian and was a member of the National Honors Society.
 
PERSONAL: Majoring in biology ... Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Daughter of Wendy and Darryl Vasey ... Has two siblings, Maclyn and Clayton ... Chose Pepperdine because of “the abundant opportunities offered academically, athletically and spiritually.”
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys hiking, biking, hunting and playing the ukulele and piano ... Favorites include Brenda Martinez (pro athlete), Philadelphia Eagles (pro sports team), Jaws (book), The Naked Gun (movie), Criminal Minds (TV show), Creedence Clearwater Revival (musical artist), beef jerky (food) and swimming (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is “the amazing, supportive atmosphere of the running community.”
 
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2019Freshman

    Distance
    5'6"
  • 2020Sophomore

    Distance
    5'6"