Lisa Uhl, 24, Portland, OR

Lisa Uhl, 24
  • Four-time NCAA champion at Iowa State
  • Won 2010 NCAA titles in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters
  • One of three finalists for the 2010 Broderick Cup
  • NCAA record holder at 10,000m (31 minutes, 18.07 seconds); 6th fastest U.S. woman at 10,000
  • 2010 Big 12 Female Performer of the Year
  • Won four straight 10,000m titles in the Big 12
  • 2010 USA 7 Mile champion (37:52), Quad-City Times Bix 7; first USA title
  • 2010 USA 10,000m runner-up
  • First sub-15 minute 5000m (14:55.74) in Paris, July 2010; 7th fastest U.S. woman
  • Joined Oregon Track Club in August 2010; sponsored by Nike
  • Academic All-American
  • Studying to be a vet; finished her undergrad in 3 years
  • Birthdate: Aug 31, 1987
  • All-State track and cross country athlete in high school
  • Married Kiel Uhl, fellow runner and Iowa State All-American, Sept 2011; maiden name Koll

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