Freshman mid-distance runner Bianca Copeman burst into the App State record books at her first meet as a Mountaineer. Copeman ran the sixth-fastest 1,000-meter run in program history at the Brant Tolsma Invitational last month with a time of 3:09.41.
“A week before the race, I was worried I was going to get last,” Copeman said. “I am just extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team and program.”
Copeman’s road to the record books began far before she stepped foot in Boone. Growing up in Wilmington, Copeman played soccer and only ran to stay fit for the soccer season.