Colgate University Athletics

Awards
2021 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
 
Freshman (2021)
Competed in all seven of Colgate’s meets…finished 55^th out of 203 runners with a 6K time 24:23.6 at the University of Rochester Yellowjacket Invitational …placed 80^th at the Patriot League Championship and posted a 6K PR time of 24:07.4…recorded a 5K PR of 20:07.2 at the IC4A/ECAC Championship.

Before Colgate
Accomplishments: Was a Hudson County champion while running for Kearny High School…Qualified for New Balance Nationals…Owns the high school’s records in the 1600 meters and mile…Earned Third Team All-State honors in cross country…Served as a captain for four years…Was named Hudson County Runner of the Year in 2019.
Personal: Born Maria Laverde Acevedo in Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia…Daughter of Juan Laverde and Lina Acevedo…Has a sister Valeria.