Anna Bristle

Class:
Junior
High School:
Parkwood
Hometown:
Waxhaw, N.C.
Major:
Nursing

No. 6 on the ECU 6K List (21:09)

2018 (Freshman): Established herself as one of the top runners on the squad, leading the team in three meets and finishing as the Pirates' second-best athlete in the other two ... Opened her career with a fourth-place finish at the Carolina Challenge with a 5K time of 17:50 ... Ended up a team-best fifth place at the Pirate Invitational ... Earned all-conference accolades at the AAC Cross Country Championships by finishing 14th (6K/23:21) ... Saved her best 6K time for the NCAA Southeast Regional, claiming 48th place by crossing the finish line in 21:09.

Best Personal Times (Prep Career)
1,600m – 5:02.46
3,200m – 10:52.18
5K – 17:44.15

State Champion 2018 North Carolina Outdoor State Championship (2A) in the 3200m
Runner up 2017 North Carolina Indoor State Championship (1A/2A) in the 3200m
Runner up 2017 North Carolina Indoor State Championship (1A/2A) in the 1600m
Runner up 2017 North Carolina Outdoor State Championship (1A/2A) in the 3200m
Runner up 2017 North Carolina Outdoor State Championship (1A/2A) in the 1600m

Coach Weaver on Bristle: "Anna is coming off of a tremendous senior year. She placed 17th in the nation in the 5,000m run at the New Balance Outdoor Championships to end her high school career. Anna is a very talented runner who has enjoyed a great high school career. We are excited to see her compete for the Pirates this fall and begin her colligate career. Watch out for Anna Bristle!"