Colorado University Athletics
2025 Cross Country Roster
Holly Barker
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Mission Viejo, Calif.
- High School:
- Trabuco
- Major:
- Biology
Outdoor
•
Indoor
• In Progress
Cross Country
2025 (Freshman Season)
• Placed 5th in her collegiate debut at the Wyoming Invite, running 18:18.6 in the 5k
• Ran a 6k personal best of 20:35.2 at the Gans Creek Classic, finishing 73rd overall
• Competed at the Nuttycombe Invitational (21:07.7, 97th)
• Took 35th at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 20:39.0
• Finished 32nd at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships (21:22.0)
• Qualified for the NCAA Championships but did not finish (DNS)
In the Classroom
• Majoring in Biology
• Interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics and coaching post-graduation
Personal
• Born in Mission Viejo, Calif.
• Parents are Roger and Danielle Barker
• Has one brother, Jack
• Hobbies include playing piano, drawing, and creating music and art
• Volunteered at a physical therapy office, helping with patient care
• Her father ran track and cross country at Louisiana Tech
• Chose Colorado for the team environment and location
• Also received offers from Tennessee, Northern Arizona, Wake Forest, and SMU
•
Indoor
• In Progress
Cross Country
2025 (Freshman Season)
• Placed 5th in her collegiate debut at the Wyoming Invite, running 18:18.6 in the 5k
• Ran a 6k personal best of 20:35.2 at the Gans Creek Classic, finishing 73rd overall
• Competed at the Nuttycombe Invitational (21:07.7, 97th)
• Took 35th at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 20:39.0
• Finished 32nd at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships (21:22.0)
• Qualified for the NCAA Championships but did not finish (DNS)
In the Classroom
• Majoring in Biology
• Interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics and coaching post-graduation
Personal
• Born in Mission Viejo, Calif.
• Parents are Roger and Danielle Barker
• Has one brother, Jack
• Hobbies include playing piano, drawing, and creating music and art
• Volunteered at a physical therapy office, helping with patient care
• Her father ran track and cross country at Louisiana Tech
• Chose Colorado for the team environment and location
• Also received offers from Tennessee, Northern Arizona, Wake Forest, and SMU
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