Kathryn Tamminga

2020-21 Women's Track and Field Roster

ACADEMIC AWARDS

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2021

HIGH SCHOOL

2020 graduate of Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California.
Competed for coaches Christina Dekker and Michael Nelson.
Was the Sprints MVP and team captain.
In 2019, broke school records in the 300-meter hurdles (46.10) and 4x400-meter relay (4:03).
Put up career-best marks of 16.80 in the 100-meter hurdles and 51.33 in the 4x100-meter relay in 2019.
Helped win the Olympic League Championship in 2017, 2018 and 2019,
Was also the team captain for cross country in 2018 and 2019 and also played basketball.
Earned valedictorian status and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Was in a youth group that volunteered at a women's shelter, a summer camp for middle schoolers and did mission trips in Zuni, New Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

PERSONAL

Born in Long Beach, California.
Hometown is Bellflower, California.
Daughter of Scott and Denise Tamminga.
Has one older brother, Nathaniel, and one younger brother, Micah.
Brother Nathaniel competes in cross country and track at Azusa Pacific.
Aunt Kristy Bootsma competed in basketball, softball and volleyball at Trinity Christian University from 1984 to 1987.
Mom Denise ran track at Calvin College in Michigan from 1988 to 1991.
Wants to attend medical school and become a doctor after graduating.
Enjoys going to the beach, watching TV and movies, hanging out with friends and being outdoors.
Favorite movies are La La Land and The Proposal.
Favorite athletes are Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad, Allyson Felix, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Kris Bryant.
Favorite foods are pizza, chocolate, mac n' cheese and sweet potato fries.
Her dad is her greatest influence.
Roots for the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls and USA Track & Field.
Most memorable moment is breaking a 30-year old 4x400 record at league finals her freshman year of high school.
Is afraid of the dentist.
Majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish.

There is no related content available.