Kansas State University Athletics

2013 Track & Field

Heather Ruder

Heather Ruder

  • Height:
    5-7
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    Thomas More Prep

2014 Outdoor

Meet Event Mark Place
TCU Invitational 800M 2:25.14 17th
1500M 4:44.93 6th

High School - Competed in track and field, cross country and basketball...four-time KSHSAA State Champion in both the 1600m and 800m...two-time state champion in the 3200m...All-State honors all four years in both track and cross country...school record holder in the 3200m (11:29.46), 1600m (5:10.70), 800m (2:19.12), 400m (59.22) and 4x800m relay...Shrine Bowl All-Star...Academic All-State for cross country (2012-13)...All-League and second team All-State honors her senior year...2009 state champions...President's Honor Roll all four years...student council member...participated in various community service activities.

Personal - Born on February 17, 1995...daughter of Russ and Janel Ruder...has two brothers, Ryan and Luke, and one sister, Shaunna...studying kinesiology.

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