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2025 Cross Country Roster

Avery Grace Maiese

  • Class First Year
  • Highschool Waterford High School
  • Hometown Waterford, CT
  • Major Architecture & Urbanism

Biography

2025
  • Competed in six meets during an impressive rookie season for the Bears

  • Recorded a season-best 6K time of 23:19.9 at the Wesleyan Cardinal Invitational on September 20, 2025, placing 39th overall.

  • Played a critical role at the NEWMAC Championships, finishing as the team’s second runner (28th overall) with a time of 23:54.1 to help Smith secure 4th place.

  • Competed at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championship in Canton, N.Y., placing 98th overall with a time of 25:18.1.

  • Demonstrated consistent speed by breaking the 23:30 barrier three times during the season, including performances at the Paul Short Run (23:28.4) and Connecticut College Invitational (23:23.5).


Why Smith? 

I chose Smith College because it felt like a school where I would be able to balance both academics and athletics, along with the ability to explore my interests through the open curriculum. I also was drawn in by the sense of community and beautiful campus during my visits.