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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2020-21 Women's Cross Country Roster

Maria Persson

  • Height 5-5
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Mount Olive, N.J.
  • High School Mount Olive
  • Major Aeronautical Science

Biography

• 2020-21 SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll

2021: OUTDOOR:
Saw action in three meets…posted personal bests in the 400m (1:04.49) at the Spikes Classic (April 2-3) and the 800m (2:23.47) at the Peach Belt Conference Championships (April 30 – May 1).
 
Prep: 2020 graduate of Mount Olive High School...three-year member of winter/spring track...captained the 2020 squad...2017 Rookie Award winner...second team All-Conference in 2018 and 2019...2019 Unsung Hero award recipient...2019 Scholar-Athlete Award...2020 Middle Distance MVP...posted a time of 59.85 in the 400m at the NJSIAA Group Championships.
 
Personal: Born in Denville, New Jersey...parents are Carmelina and Roy Persson...majoring in Aeronautical Science.