karissa in the mountains
Running - Portland, OR

There was a different mindset I had when I ran, I had confidence and I was more competitive. Even my teachers would say, "you're a different person on the track than you are in the classroom"

Karissa Schweizer

Stats

1

Olympic Appearance

3

# of Family Collegiate Runners

8:25:70

American-Record Holder

6

NCAA Titles

Meet Karissa Schweizer

Accomplishments:

  • Accomplishments: 2021 Olympian in the 5,000m and 10,000m
  • 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Silver Medalist in the 5,000m and 10,000m
  • 2020 American Record Holder with a time of 8:25.70 in the 3,000m
  • 2019 World Outdoor Championships Qualifier in the 5,000m