Rahab Sawe
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- Height:
- 5-5
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- Hometown:
- Eldoret, Kenya
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Previous School:
- St. Mary's Kibuk Girls HS
Bio
Career Bests
3.1 Mile: 19:35.8
5K: 18:16.5
6K: 22:51.7
2021 (Sophomore*): Sawe participated in all six of Tech's events in the fall… ripped off a PR in the 5K to kick off the season at the Covered Bridge Open (Sept. 3), finishing with a time of 18:16.47… placed fifth overall and third among Tech runners at the Golden Eagle Invitational (Oct. 15), clocking in at 19:01.7 in the 5K… turned in a PR in the 6K at the NCAA South Regionals (Nov. 12), finishing at 22:51.70.
2020-21 (Sophomore): Sawe took part in all four of the team's spring events… finished second for Tech at the Belmont Opener (Jan. 24), turning in a 5K time of 20:25.92… posted a season-best 5K of 20:08.4 while ranking as Tech's third finisher at the Golden Eagle Open (Feb. 19)… delivered a season-best 6K time of 25:32.5 at the Seminole Invitational (Feb. 5).
2019 (Freshman): Sawe competed in all five of Tech's meets in the fall, finishing second for the Golden Eagles in all five events… made her collegiate debut with a time of 19:35.75 in the 3.1 mile run at the Belmont Opener (Aug. 30)… posted a season-best 5K at the Upstate Invitational (Oct. 5), clocking in at 19:00.80 to finish second overall… ran a season-best 6K with a time of 23:37.60 at the Commodore Classic (Sept. 14)… earned a sixth-place finish with a 5K of 20:12.7 at the Murray State Open (Oct. 18).
Personal: Daughter of Philis and Simon Sawe… born December 20, 1999.
Academic: Majoring in nursing… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll four times and to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll twice.
Honors & Awards:
- 2021 All-OVC Second Team
News mentions
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams put a cap on the 2022 season Friday morning, competing at the John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala. for the NCAA South Regional Championships.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a strong day at the Ohio Valley Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships for the Tennessee Tech programs Saturday morning, as the Golden Eagles both teams saw multiple members collect honors on the day.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time since 2010, the Tennessee Tech will play host to the Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Championships Saturday morning, welcoming in the other nine teams in the league to Putnam County Sports Complex.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a banner day for the Tennessee Tech cross country program, as the Golden Eagles took home a pair of titles at the Chattanooga Invitational Friday morning at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, Tenn.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams return to action Saturday morning, competing at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky. for the second straight year.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a banner day for the Tennessee Tech cross country teams Friday, as the purple and gold enjoyed great success at the Putnam County Sports Complex while hosting the 2022 Golden Eagle Invitational.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams are back in Cookeville to host their first of two meets this season, welcoming five other teams to Putnam County Sports Complex for the Golden Eagle Invitational Friday afternoon. The purple and gold will also host the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Saturday, Oct. 29.
BOONE, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech men’s and women’s cross country teams wrapped up action at the season-opening Covered Bridge Open Friday, competing at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm Fields in Boone, N.C.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will officially kick off their 2022 seasons Friday afternoon at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C. Hosted by App State, the event will take place at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm Fields.