Nationality Lithuania Turned pro 2015 | Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Name Monika Juodeskaite | |
Born 3 October 1991 (age 32) ( 1991-10-03 ) Orlando, Florida Sport Track, long-distance running Event(s) 1500 meters, mile, 5000 meters College team Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls | ||
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Monika Juodeskaite (born 3 October 1991) is a middle-distance and long-distance runner. While attending the Oklahoma State University, Monika was a two-time All-American runner and three-time NCAA Division 1 All-Midwest Region cross country.
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NCAA
Monika Juodeskaite earned ten All-Big 12 conference honors for Oklahoma State University. She was an All-American in 2013 Cross Country and 2014 Outdoor 5,000 Meters Outdoor Track and field.
International
Monika qualified to represent Lithuania. She competed in Athletics at the 2015 Summer Universiade – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 14th in 16:24.42. She competed in 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships – Women's 5000 metres where she placed 10th in 16:22.46.
Professional
Monika Juodeskaite qualified for 2016 Summer Olympic Standard in the Marathon. Her time in 2015 Chicago Marathon was 2:34.29.
