Myla Wilkes

Position:
Sprints/Hurdles
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Erie, Colo.
High School:
Erie

2024-25 (Indoor):
Opened her collegiate career with a win in the 200m at the Potts Invitational (24.57). Clocked 24.35 to win the Colorado Classic and added a personal-best 24.10 to win the CU Invitational the No. 3 time in CU Top-10 performance time. Ran 23.92 in the 200m at the Jarvis Scott Invite to place seventh and posted a 23.87 at the Big 12 Championships. Her 7.67 in the 60m prelims at the Colorado Classic ranks third on CU’s all-time indoor list.

2025 (Outdoor):
Delivered two of the fastest sprint performances in Colorado history early in her outdoor career. Ran 11.65 (+2.1) to win the 100m at the Kit Mayer Classic, the second-fastest time in CU history. Clocked 23.55 at the Mines Midweek Meet in the 200m, also No. 2 all-time. Won both the 100m (11.73) and 200m (23.87) at the Dr. Dan Caprioglio Early Bird Invite.

High School:
Graduated from Erie High School (Colo.) in 2024. Coached by Maurice Henriques and Wally Clay. Earned First Team All-State honors and competed at the club level in both Kansas and Florida.

Personal:
Born Feb. 8, in Kansas City. Hometown is Eudora, Kan. Daughter of Amy and Chris Wilkes. Father works in project management for Peacock TV; mother works in healthcare. Has one older brother, Noah. Hobbies include reading, hiking, paddleboarding, and spending time with friends. Volunteered at a local pet store in Kansas. Major undecided. Chose Colorado for its team environment and coaching staff.