The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2012 Women's Track and Field Roster
Roster
Katie Watson
- Position:
- Middle Distance
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Summit
- Hometown:
- Summit, N.J.
Career Bests
Cross Country 5K: 20:16.8
2013-14
Cross Country:
Ran in one meet, placing 18th overall (20:16.8) at the Ricardo Romo Classic.
2012-13
Outdoor:
Did not compete.
Indoor:
Did not compete.
Cross Country:
Did not compete.
2011-12
Outdoor:
Redshirt season.
Indoor:
Redshirt season.
Cross Country:
Redshirt season.
PRIOR TO TEXAS
Three-year letterwinner in track and cross country at Summit under coaches Adam Fern and Neal Sharma … served as team captain her senior year … state runner-up in the 1,600m during her senior campaign ... claimed fourth place as a member of the 4x800m relay team at the 2011 Meet of Champions, running an 800m split of 2:12 ... three-time team Indoor/Outdoor Most Valuable Player.
PERSONAL
Parents Teri Tyson and Stephen Watson ... has one younger sister, Samantha (19) ... graduated high school Summa Cum Laude ... named NJSIAA Student-Athlete of the Year as a senior ... five-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012; spring 2013; fall 2013) ... majoring in geography.
