VANCOUVER, Wash. - Women's Cross Country and Track & Field welcome Sadie Gump from Vernonia HS in Vernonia, OR!

Over the next several days, we're going to highlight our signings in the 2023 class. We continue today with a key transfer from the 2022 women's class- Sadie Gump. Sadie was very clear about why Clark was a good fit for her. "I chose Clark because my team has always been my family, and felt like home. When I realized my best friend and cousin were on the team, I knew that this was my new home and they already were family!"

Originally signed with Lane Community College, Sadie will begin at Clark in the fall of 2023 after sitting out this year due to transfer rules. In spite of the year away from competitive running, still expect to see her make a big impact in the program after the career she had at Vernonia High School, where she ran a PR of 19:48 for the 5K. A three time State qualifier, Gump helped Vernonia to a 2nd place finish at the State Championships by finishing 6th overall her senior year. Vernonia head coach John Roady felt like her performance at State pretty much summed up who Gump is by saying, "the bigger the moment, the better she performs." Gump finished Top 20 at the State Championships each year she qualified.

On the track Sadie performed well in big moments as well. She ran two of her three PRs at the State meet (800- 2:34, 1500- 5:13, 3000- 11:16) and placed top 8 in all three events. Clark head cross country and track and field coach Owen Frasier had great things to say about Gump. "Sadie runs with an edge. She's strong, competitive, and loves the big races. At every level, the season really comes down to competing well at the end of the year when it all matters. We believe Sadie is someone we're going to be able to count on when we get to championship season."

Sadie plans on completing her science prerequisites at Clark with the hope of transferring and earning a degree in physical therapy. We look forward to seeing the impact she makes athletically and academically as a part of the Clark community. We are thrilled to add her to the program.



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