Gretchen Johnson Class: Senior Hometown: Sheridan, Wyo. High School: Sheridan Height: 5-7 Events: Cross Country/Distance

One of two seniors on the Cowgirls squad. She will provide leadership and has a great opportunity to earn All-Conference and National honors this year. She was UW's number one runner for most of the 2006 season on her way to earning Second Team All-Mountain West Conference and All-Mountain Region honors. While competing in all six races during the fall, her top finish was an eighth place spot at the Woody Greeno Invitational (9/16/06) with a time of 23:10. Her top time in the 6k came at the NCAA Mountain Regionals (11/11/06) with a time of 21:31.1. During the indoor season, she finished fifth at the Husky Classic (2/10/07) with a time of 17:20.73 in the 5,000 meters which is second all-time in school history. At the MWC Championships, she placed sixth in the 3,000 meters with a time of 10:07.17. Qualified for the NCAA Midwest Regional Outdoor Meet in the 5,000 meters.

Johnson's Best:
6K - 21:31.1
3000m - 10:07.17 (2/7-Indoor)
5000m - 17:20.73 (2/7-Indoor)
5000m - 16:41.21 (4/7-Outdoor)