Mackenzie Laughlin
Mackenzie Laughlin
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Johnston, Iowa
  • High School:
    Johnston
  • Event(s):
    Distance

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • Two-time A-R-C All-Academic Team (2021-22)
  • Three-time letterwinner (2020-22)
2022 | senior
  • Set career-bests in the outdoor 800 meters (2:29.85), 1500 meters (5:03.30), and 3000 meters (11:25.45)
  • Her 1500 meter time was the fastest by a Storm runner that year
  • Ran a season-best in the indoor mile in 5:59.33 at the Prairie Wolf Invitational
2021 | junior
  • Ran a career-best 11:31.32 in the indoor 3000 meters at the BVU Triangular
  • Clocked a season-best 5:30.22 in the indoor mile at the Dutch Triangular, the fastest time by a Storm runner that season
  • Was the top outdoor 1500 meter runner for the Storm, running a season-best 5:07.31 at the A-R-C Championships
  • Recorded a 2:30.39 in the outdoor 800 meters, the second-fastest time by a Storm runner
2020 | sophomore
  • Ran a career-best 5:27.34 in the indoor mile at the Spartan Invitational, the fastest by a Storm runner that season
  • Led the team in the indoor 1000 meters with a career-best 3:18.01
  • Was the second-fastest Storm runner over 800 meters, running a 2:31.25
High School
  • A 2018 graduate of Johnston High School
  • Coached by Patrick Hennes
  • A member of the 2017 state championship team
  • A three-time varsity letter winner
  • A three-time all academic winner
  • Also a four-year letter winner and two-time state qualifier in track
  • A member of Student Council, National Honors Society, Silver Cord, and FCA
Personal
  • Parents are Doug and Michelle
  • Has one brother, Collin
  • Majoring in health and exercise science with minors in psychology and biology
  • Also a member of the Storm cross country team

News Mentions

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Johnson, 4x800 lead women at A-R-C Championships

Spencer Moon was crowned champion in the 5000 meters and placed third in the 10,000 meters, Carter Berkey finished third in the long jump, and the...

May 14, 2022

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Track and field hosts 16th Annual Kip Janvrin

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams hosted the 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open on Thursday night and Friday.

April 29, 2022

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Cleveland’s strong hurdle performance highlights Simpson’s first home meet

Highlighted by Max Cleveland's standout performance in the 110 hurdles, the Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams hosted the...

April 23, 2022

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Four win gold at Central Invitational

Max Cleveland, James Murray, Brenden Godbout, and Aryss Forbes all won events at the Central Invitational to lead the Simpson College men's and...

April 9, 2022

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Moon, Murray break school records on Friday

The Simpson College men's and women's indoor track and field teams combined for 18 top-10 finishes highlighted by two record-breaking performances...

January 21, 2022