03/15/2013

Storm Opens Season With Hammer Throw Title

Bruin women open outdoor season for UCLA track in San Diego.

2012 - Finished fifth in the steeple (11:40.01) and 12th in the 1500m (4:57.24) vs. USC ... Placed 13th in the 1500m at the RJ/JJK Invite (4:48.73) ... Placed fourth in the steeple vs. Tennessee (11:31.67) ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2011 - Had a top steeplechase mark of 12:34.15 and a top 3000m time off 10:52.36 ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

High School - Earned four varsity letters in cross country and track at Willow Glen HS ... Two-time team captain for cross country and track ... Two-time All-Western U.S. medalist in cross country ... 2010 state qualifier in cross country ... Three-time all-league honoree in track and cross country ... Became the first female athlete in her league to win all three distance events at the league championships (800m, 1600m, 3200m) ... Was also the first female athlete from her school to individually qualify to the 2009 state meet.

Personal - Born March 31, 1992 in San Jose, CA ... Daughter of Esther Rivera ... Has one brother, Joseph ... Undeclared major.

Best Marks
1,500m - 4:48.73
Outdoor 3,000m - 10:44.08
Steeple - 11:30.39
Indoor Mile - 5:24.93
5000m - 18:49.32

Kristina Rivera

	Class: Junior
	Hometown: San Jose, CA
	High School: Willow Glen

	Height: 5-2
	Event: Distance
	Birthdate: 03/31/1992

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