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Wayzata standout and the current #3 ranked girl nationally in the MileSplit50 rankings, Abbey Nechanicky, announced her verbal commitment to run track and cross country at the University of Colorado today.
Nechanicky announced her commitment after her hot start to her senior cross country season that included wins at the St. Olaf High School Showcase, the Eden Prairie Metro Invitational, and the Roy Griak Invitational.
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Nechanicky ranks first in Minnesota this fall in the 5K with a time of 17:08.90 which is the 9th fastest 5K time all-time by a Minnesota girl.
| RANK | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATE PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16:42.60 | Stillwater High School | 2021 | Forest Lake SEC Tri 1st F |
| 2 | 16:48.67 | Math & Science Academy | 2020 | |
| 3 | 16:55.71 | Minneapolis Washburn High School | 2019 | |
| 4 | 17:00.40 | Farmington High School | 2021 | |
| 5 | 17:03.30 | Saint Michael-Albertville High School | 2022 | |
| 6 | 17:06.00 | Alexandria High School | 2016 | |
| 7 | 17:07.00 | Shakopee High School | 2013 | |
| 8 | 17:07.72 | Cotter Schools | 2023 | |
| 9 | 17:08.90 | Wayzata High School | 2023 | |
| 10 | 17:10.70 | Hopkins High School | 2025 |
Nationally this season, Nechanicky ranks #24 overall for the top 5K times nationally, 11th among seniors, and #3 in the week 2 iteration of the MielSplit50 national girls ranking.
Related: MileSplit50 Girls National Rankings
On the track, Nechanicky is coming off a track season where she won the Class AAA state title in the 3200m with a time of 10:09.50 that is the fastest non-cvoerted 2-mile time in state history. She also ran the 2nd fastest 2-mile in state history at New Balance Nationals with a time of 10:10.07.
Nechanikcy also placed 3rd in the Class AAA race in the 1600m with a PR of 4:54.34.
Nechanicky will team up with former Minneapolis Washburn standout Emily Covert at the University of Colorado where Covert is currently a junior.
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