Anna Soares

Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Auburn, Calif.
High School:
Placer HS

2025 (Freshman)
• Big West Championship qualifier in the steeplechase
• Ran a season-best 11:08.78 in a third-place finish at the Beach Invitational
• Claimed runner-up honors in the 5000m Open at the Steve Scott Invitational (17:57.30)
• Clocked a 1500m season-best 4:46.60 at the Challenge Cup
• Made the Big West Commissioner’s Honor Roll with Highest Honors

High School
• Lettered in cross country and track at Placer High School
• Two-time Foothill Valley League and CIF-Sac Joaquin Section champion in cross country
• Competed in three CIF State Championships with a high finish of 19th in 2022
• Defended her 1600m and 3200m league titles as a senior
• 2023 CIF-SJS Division 3 champion in the 1600m

Personal
• Majoring in electrical engineering
• Member of the UCI cross country team

TOP MARKS AT UCI
1500m = 4:46.60 (2025 Challenge Cup)
5000m = 17:57.30 (2025 Steve Scott Invitational)
Steeplechase = 11:08.78 (2025 Beach Invitational)