Megan Hughes 2020-21 Cross Country Roster

TFRRS

AS A SOPHOMORE (2021-22)

• Took 1st place in the 800 in the 2021 Blue & Gold Invitational (2:16.60)
• Set a PR at the Joe Piane Invitational with a time of 18:55.9

AS A FRESHMAN (2020-21)

• Made her Irish debut at the Notre Dame Invitational, placing fifth in the 800m with a time of 2:17.04
• Recorded a PR in the 800m at the Bob Harris Open, finishing in 2:13.69

PREP AND PERSONAL: 

• Two-time all-state in track and field and two-time all-state in cross country in the state of Florida
• Named team MVP three times and was selected as the team captain during her senior year
• Was named the Academy of the Holy Names Class of 2020 Senior Outstanding Athlete of the Year
• Led cross-country team to district and regional titles
• School record holder in the 400m (59.61), 800m (2:13.22), 1600m (5:10.57) and 5K (18:24.67)
• Graduated from Academy of Holy Names in 2020 as the valedictorian
• Named a National Merit Commended Scholar, National AP Scholar and Tampa Bay Times Tribune Scholar
• Volunteered and served as the Executive Director with Cross Out Caner, Inc., a student-led nonprofit that brings together high school cross-country runners from the Tampa Bay area to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients
• Daughter of Kathleen and Bill Hughes and has three brothers (Jack, Sean & Danny) and one sister (Katie)
• Mother, Kathleen, ran track at St. Mary’s College
• Has 14 relatives that either graduated or attend Notre Dame