2024 — Cross Country – Iowa’s second finisher at B1G Championships, placing 105th with a collegiate-best 20:59.0 (6,000 meters), and at NCAA Midwest Regional, placing 71st in 21:12.6 (6,000 meters)… Iowa’s top finisher at Gans Creek Classic, placing 51st (21:07.04-6,000 meters)… also ran collegiate-best 4,000 meters at Hawkeye Invite (14:21.6)… Iowa’s third finisher at B1G Preview (27th-21:23.1-6,000 meters), earning B1G Freshman of the Week honors… Iowa’s third finisher at Bradley Pink Classic (44th-21:18.2-6,000 meters).
Elena Torres Season 2024-25
PositionDistance
ClassFr.
HometownLoveland, Colo.
HometownLoveland, Colo.
High SchoolLoveland
High School — Five-time all-state honoree (three times in track, twice in cross country)… conference and regional 5k cross country champion as a senior… eight-time team MVP… five top-10 finishes between cross country and track as a junior and senior at the Colorado state meets… holds the school record in the 5k (17:31), 3,200 meters (10:40) and 1,600 meters (4:57)… coached by Diana Ritschard, Matt Robbins and Colleen Torres… Bob Ball track and field scholar… Colorado Heisman Award recipient… National Honor Society and Honor Roll member… academic all state…
Personal — Born July 18, 2006… parents are Frank and Colleen Torres, who ran track and cross country at Utah State… has two siblings, Sylvia and Brynn… occupational therapy major.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: 2024 Final Notes
The Hawkeyes finished the 2024 season strong, performing well at the Bradley Pink Classic, where the men placed third and the women finished 10th. The team also had consistent results at the Gans Creek Classic, with the women placing 12th out of 38 teams and the men finishing 13th out of 35 teams.
Women's Cross Country
Hawkeyes Close Postseason at NCAA Midwest Regional
The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams wrapped up postseason competition on Friday at the NCAA Midwest Regional. The men placed 13th with a score of 389 points, while the women finished in 17th place with 478 points.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: NCAA Midwest Regional
University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country heads to Peoria, Illinois, for the NCAA Midwest Regional on Nov. 15. Bradley University will host the event at the Newman Golf Course. The women’s 6,000-meter race begins at 11 a.m. (CT), with the men’s 10,000-meter to follow at 12 p.m.
Women's Cross Country
Hawkeyes Wrap Up Competition at B1G Championships
University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country opened postseason competition on Friday at the Big Ten Championships at the Blue and Orange Golf Course in Champaign, Illinois. The men placed 13th overall with 370 points, while the women finished 16th with 479 points.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: Big Ten Championships
University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country begins postseason competition with the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, Illinois, on Nov. 1. The Big Ten Championships are hosted by the University of Illinois and held at the Orange and Blue Golf Course. The women’s 6,000-meter race begins at 10:35 a.m. (CT), with the men’s 8,000-meter race to follow
Women's Cross Country
6 Personal Bests Mark Strong Finish to 2024 Regular Season
The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams concluded their regular season on Friday, with six Hawkeyes setting personal records at the Bradley Pink Classic. The men placed third overall with 165 points, while the women finished tenth with 275 points.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: Bradley Pink Classic
University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country wraps up its regular season on Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Illinois. The Men’s White 8,000-meter race starts at 1:30 p.m. (CT) followed by Women’s White 6,000-meter race at 2:15 p.m. at the Newman Golf Course
Women's Cross Country
Johnson, Torres Named September Student-Athletes of the Month
Women's Cross Country
Torres Earns B1G Freshman of the Week
University of Iowa women’s cross country freshman Elena Torres was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday.
Women's Cross Country
Hawkeyes Post 8 New Bests at Gans Creek Classic
The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams set eight new personal records at the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri, on Friday morning. The men placed 13th and the women placed 12th in the meet.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: Gans Creek Classic
University of Iowa cross country hits the road, traveling to Columbia, Missouri, to compete in the Gans Creek Classic at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. The men’s 8,000-meter race begins at 8 a.m. (CT) and the women’s 6,000-meter race will follow at 8:45.
Women's Cross Country
Torres Named B1G Freshman of the Week
University of Iowa women's cross country freshman Elena Torres was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday.
Women's Cross Country
8 Personal Records Set at Big Ten Preview
University of Iowa cross country set eight personal bests at the Big Ten Preview on Friday evening at the Blue and Orange Golf Course in Champaign, Illinois. The women finished fifth with 140 points, while the men placed seventh with 178 points.
Women's Cross Country
XC Notebook: Big Ten Preview
The University of Iowa cross country team hits the road, traveling to Champaign, Illinois, to compete in the Big Ten Preview at the Orange and Blue Golf Course. Illinois will host the Big Ten Preview, with competing teams Iowa, Rutgers and Wisconsin. The women’s 6,000-meter race begins at 5 p.m. (CT) and the men’s 8,000-meter race will follow at 5:45.
Women's Cross Country
Sandeen, Boulter PR at Hawkeye Invite
Women's Cross Country