Katie Murano
Katie Murano
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Woodward, Iowa
  • High School:
    Dallas Center Grimes
  • Event(s):
    Distance

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • Two-time A-R-C All-Academic Team (2021-22)
  • Four-time letterwinner (2019-22)
2022 | senior
  • Ran a season-best 12:24.63 in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Kip Janvrin Open
  • Clocked a career-best 11:57.37 in the outdoor 3000 meters at the Central Dutch Invitational
2021 | junior
  • Competed in the indoor 3000 meters, running a 12:03.92 at the BVU Triangular
2020 | sophomore
  • Set a career-best in the indoor 5000 meters with a time of 20:20.28 at the Darren Young Classic
  • Also ran a career-best in the indoor mile, clocking a time of 5:58.23 at the Dutch Classic
2019 | freshman
  • Ran a career-best in the indoor 3000 meters with a time of 11:26.58 at the A-R-C Championships
  • Won the 3000 meter steeplechase in a time of 12:35.11 at the Central/Nebraska Wesleyan Triangular
High School
  • A 2018 graduate of DCG High School
  • Coached by Justin Droppert
  • Three-time state cross country qualifier
  • 3,000m state qualifier in track
  • Four-year letterwinner in cross country and track
  • Two-time letterwinner in soccer
  • One-time state qualifier in state soccer
  • A member of NHS, Silver Cord, FCA, and Student Council
Personal
  • Parents are CJ and Denise Murano
  • Has two brothers, Trevor and Bryce
  • Majoring in elementary education with endorsements in science, reading and art
  • 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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Trio of runners lead Simpson at weekend competitions

Spencer Moon broke the 5000-meter school record, Ryan Courtney shaved over 30 seconds off his personal best in the 3000-meters, and Max Cleveland...

February 12, 2022

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Track and field teams earn third place at Grinnell Invitational

Running at their fourth meet of the indoor season, the Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams had another successful...

January 29, 2022