Jennifer O'Palko - Track & Field - West Virginia University Athletics

Jennifer O'Palko, Eva Rinker, Kase Torchia race in the 1,500 meters

Jennifer O'Palko

Jennifer O'Palko

Position:
Distance
Height:
5-6
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Morgantown, W. Va.
High School:
Morgantown High School

High School

Ran for coach Mike Ryan at Morgantown High School
Named cross country all-state in 2020, 2021 and 2023
Aided in Morgantown High’s 2020-23 AAA WV State Cross Country Championships
Part of the relay team that holds the West Virginia high school record in the 4x800 meter relay
Was a part of Morgantown High’s 2022 and 2023 AAA WV State Track Championship team
Crowned the West Virginia state championship in the 4x800 meter relay in 2021

Personal

Daughter of Dee and Andy O’Palko
Has one sister
Birthday is May 15
Majoring in engineering

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