Ava Costello

Ava Costello
Ava Costello
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Trim, Ireland
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Scoil Mhuire Secondary School
Bio

Costello's TFRRS Page 

Career Bests
5K: 19:03.9 (Live in Lou Classic - Oct. 1, 2022)
6K: 23:56.7 (OVC Championships - Oct. 29, 2022)

2022 (Freshman): Costello took part in three of the team's six events on the year… made her collegiate debut with 6K time of 23:56.7 to finish fourth overall at the Golden Eagle Invitational (Sept. 16)… placed fourth among Tech runners in the 5K at the Live in Lou Classic (Oct. 1).

High School: Costello competed for Scoil Mhuire Secondary School in Trim, Ireland… placed seventh at the All-Ireland Schools Cross Country championship… finished ninth at the All-Ireland Club Cross Country meet… posted a third-place showing in the 3,000-meter run at the All-Irelands… finished prep career with career bests of 17:26 in the 5K and 10:13 in the 3K.

Personal: Daughter of Sharon and Stephen Costello… born in Dublin, Ireland on April 10, 2003.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in pre-physical therapy… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll twice and the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll once.

News mentions
Purple and gold travel east for Covered Bridge Open on Friday
Purple and gold travel east for Covered Bridge Open on Friday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams continue their respective 2023 campaigns in Boone, N.C., heading east for the Covered Bridge Open on Friday at Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm.

Tech wraps up season-opening event in Knoxville with strong debuts
Tech wraps up season-opening event in Knoxville with strong debuts

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams officially got the 2023 campaign underway Friday morning, competing at the Tennessee Cross Country Invitational hosted by the Volunteers at Cherokee Farm Cross Country Course in Knoxville, Tenn.

Golden Eagles kick off 2023 at Tennessee Cross Country Invitational
Golden Eagles kick off 2023 at Tennessee Cross Country Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will officially kick off their 2023 seasons Friday morning at the Tennessee Cross Country Invitational in Knoxville, Tenn. Hosted by Tennessee, the event will take place at the Cherokee Farms Cross Country Course.