Monika Juodeškaitė

Monika Juodeskaite (born 3 October 1991) is a middle-distance and long-distance runner. While attending the Oklahoma State University, Monika was a two-time All-American runner and three-time NCAA Division 1 All-Midwest Region cross country.

Monika Juodeskaite
Personal information
Nationality Lithuania
Born (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Kaunas, Lithuania
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sport
SportTrack, long-distance running
Event(s)1500 meters, mile, 5000 meters
College teamOklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls
Turned pro2016
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500 meters: 4:19.58[1][2]

5000 meters: 16:00.32[2]
3000 meters: 9:10.83[2]

Marathon: 2:34.29[2]
Updated on 11–7–15.

NCAA

Monika Juodeskaite earned ten All-Big 12 conference honors for Oklahoma State University. She was an All-American in 2013 Cross Country and 2014 Outdoor 5,000 Meters Outdoor Track and field.

International

Monika qualified to represent Lithuania. She competed in Athletics at the 2015 Summer Universiade – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 14th in 16:24.42. She competed in 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 10th in 16:22.46 (8th after disqualifications).

Professional

Monika Juodeskaite qualified for 2016 Summer Olympic Standard in the Marathon. Her time in 2015 Chicago Marathon was 2:34.29.[3][4]

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