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2023 Women's Cross Country Roster

Sydney Burgard

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Lancaster, NY
  • Highschool Lancaster
  • Major Mechanical Engineering

Biography

2023:
  • Competed in five races during the cross country season
  • Best finish was at St. John Fisher's Terry Rodenbeck Invitational, placing 13th with a 4K time of 15:32.2
  • Placed 29th out of 100 runners at the Liberty League Championship with a time of 23:42.5
  • Competed in NCAA Division III Niagara Regional 
Before RIT:
  • Lancaster HS swim record holder in the 400 and 4x400 relay
  • New York State and New Balance Nationals qualifier in the 400 and 4x400 swimming relay
Personal: 
  • Born in Buffalo, NY
  • Parents are Diane and Glenn Burgard
  • Five year Deans List recipient at RIT
  • RIT swim record holder in the 4x400 relay
  • Hobbies include backpacking, thrifting and gardening
  • Best advice recevied during career: "Pain is temporary, MileSplit is forever."