Mavericks distance crews ready for Western Athletic Conference
PRIOR TO UT ARLINGTON
• Is a three-time Canadian Youth National 2000m steeplechase champion (2010, 2011, 2012).
• Owns the Canadian Youth Championships meet record in the 2000m steeplechase set in 2011.
• Placed fourth in the 1500 meters at the 2011 Canadian Youth Championships.
• Placed 10th in the 2000m steeplechase at the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics.
• Finished 13th in the steeplechase at the France Youth World Championships.
• Was a double gold medalist in the provincial championships in 2012, winning the 2000 meter steeplechase and the 1500 meters.
• Also won provincial double gold in 2010 (2000m steeplechase and 3000m).
• Was a provincial triple golf medalist in 2009, winning the 1500m, 3000m and 1500m steeplechase.
• Took the bronze medal in the steeplechase at the 2009 Canadian Youth Championships.
• Has personal-best times of 6:44.34 in the 2000m steeplechase, 4:33.77 in the 1500 meters and 9:55.40 in the 3000 meters.
PERSONAL
• Full name is Katelyn Taylor Lindsay Hayward.
• Is the daughter of Heather and Russ Hayward.
• Is undecided on intended major.
• Graduated with honors from Mount Douglas Secondary School.
• Mother played basketball and volleyball at the University of Manitoba.
• Was a national-level competitive swimmer before switching focus to track.
