HAMILTON – Five incoming freshmen are set to join the women's cross country and track and field programs for 2020-21, announced by Special Assistant Interim Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Harlis Meaders.

"I am very excited to be adding a young, talented group of Raiders to the Colgate Family," Meaders said. "Through the recruiting process we have learned a lot about the incoming class and their families. We believe that they will be a big part of our push to elevate our programs standing within the league. Our current team members are eager to officially welcome them to campus this fall.

"As we anxiously await their arrival we have started recruiting for the freshman Class of 2025. We are working to elevate our program's status in the league while continuing to excel in the classroom and in the community.

"The Class of 2024 will play a big part in helping us achieve our goals. Go 'Gate!"

The five women's cross country and track and field incoming student-athletes are listed below in alphabetical order.

Elizabeth Driscoll
Acton, Mass./Acton-Boxborough
Track & Field

Before Colgate
Took second place in the Pole Vault in the 2019 Women's Track and Field DCL Championships…holds a personal-best mark of 3.048 meters in the Pole Vault…also competed in gymnastics in high school and was a four-time DCL All-Star (2016-20)…garnered track and field DCL All-Star accolades in 2019…two-year captain and named the team's Most Improved Player in track and field in 2019.

Personal
Born: Elizabeth Mary Driscoll in Boston, Mass.
Family: Daughter of Daniel and Tracey Driscoll…has one brother Connor and one sister Katherine.  

Graeson Landsberg
Skaneateles, N.Y./Skaneateles
Track & Field

Before Colgate
Claimed third place in the 4x100 Relay at the 2018 Outdoor Track and Field State Meet…Named a 2018 Central New York All-Star and earned three straight All-League First Team nods 2017-2019…secured three first place finishes in the State Qualifiers, including back-to-back top marks in the 4x100 Relay in 2018 and 2019…captured first place sectional and league titles in the 4x100 Relay 2017-2019…named the team's Most Improved Player in 2018 and garnered the Most Valuable Performance in 2019…served as a senior mentor and was a member of National Honor Society.

Personal
Born: Graeson Reed Landsberg in Englewood, N.J.
Family: Daughter of David and Stacia Landsberg…has one brother Solomon, who attends Colgate as a member of the Class of 2023.   

Carollin Mellin
Ottumwa, Iowa/Ottumwa
Cross Country and Track & Field

Before Colgate
Competed in cross country, track and field, swimming and basketball at Ottumwa High School…State Champion in the 4x800 Relay in 2019…claimed the individual Cross Country Conference Championship in 2018…three-time individual state qualifier in 2017, 2018, and 2019…helped guide her cross country team to two CIML Metro titles in 2017 and 2019…named to the Senior All-Star Cross Country Meet…three-time multiple event Drake Relays Qualifier…three-time multiple event Conference Event Champion…Vice President of National Honor Society…Class Officer Vice President…member of student council, Gear-Up Ambassador, Meistersingers Honor Choir, and Show Choir.

Personal
Born: Carollin Jasmine Mellin in Besancon, France.
Family: Daughter of Michael and Cynthia Mellin…has two brothers Jacob and Lucas…three sisters Isabelle, Lili, and Joie. 

Katherine Wand
York, Pa./York Suburban
Track & Field

Before Colgate
Ranked ninth at the 2019 District 3 Championships in the Javelin with a personal-best heave of 37.9 meters…posted a personal record in the High Jump with a mark of 1.58 meters…named the team's Most Valuable Player in back-to-back years in 2018 and 2019…selected as the Rookie of the Year in 2017…four-time All-County selection in soccer…was a member of National Honor Society, Student Government, Impact foundation, Link Crew, and National Art Honors.

Personal
Born: Katherine Thomas Wand in York, Pa. 
Family: Daughter of Steve and Laura Wand…has two brothers William and Thomas.

Katrina Wiegmann
Farmington, Conn./Farmington
Cross Country and Track & Field

Before Colgate
Competed in cross country and track and field at Farmington High School…garnered All-State honors both athletically and academically in cross country…earned All-League honors in both cross country and track and field…holds school records at Farmington in the 3,200-meter (11:30) for track and the three-mile run (18:10) and five-kilometer (19:24) for cross country…member of National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Girls in STEM, and Interact in high school.

Personal
Born: Katrina Anne Wiegmann in Farmington, Conn.
Family: Daughter of Tom and Laura Wiegmann…has one brother Erik.