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Italian National Champion Distance Runner Signs with Vandals

GALLERY | THE INSIDE TRACK

MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Track and Field program is thrilled to announce the signing of Katja Pattis of A.S.D. Suedtirol Team Club and Realgymnasium schools in Balzano, Italy.

Katja is a five-time National Champion in Italy. She has twice won the Italian National Mountain Running Championships, 2016 in the under-16 division and 2018 in the U18 division. She also is a talent in the steeplechase on the track. She has won two National titles in the steeplechase, 2017 in U16 and 2020 in U20.