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2018 Women's Track and Field Roster

Karina Velez

  • Height 5-2
  • Hometown Eagle Pass, TX
  • Highschool Eagle Pass

Biography

Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll

2017: Velez bettered her time in the 3,000 to 11:06.97 to finish second at the UIW Cardinal Quadrangle. She showed improvement once again in the 1500 (4:57.15) and 5000 (18:57.40). 

2016: Velez crossed the line in 19:09.14 to finish third in the 5,000 meters at the UIW Cardinal Invitational. She recorded her best time in the 1500 at the Islander Collegiate Open. Velez posted a personal record in the 3,000 of 11:17.50 at the UIW Private Quad Invite. 

2015:  Velez red-shirted her first year at UIW and was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

High School:  Velez was a member of the basketball, cross country and track programs at Eagle Pass High School.  She was a four-time team MVP in cross country and three-time Regional qualifier.  She was also a Regional qualifier in track.  She was a Distinguished Honors graduate and member of the National Honor Society.

Personal:  Velez is the daughter of Gustavo and Rachel Velez and is studying business administration with a minor in marketing.  She has two siblings, Gustavo and Karla.  She was born on March 26, 1996.

Top Marks

Historical Player Information

  • 2015Freshman

    Distance
    5'2"
  • 2016Freshman

    Distance
    5'2"
  • 2017Junior

    Distance
    5'2"
  • 2018Senior

    Distance
    5'2"