Osika Named Assistant Women's Distance Coach

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State has named Katie Osika an assistant coach for the track & field/cross country programs, helping oversee women's distance.

"I am thrilled to welcome Katie to our staff," said Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Jeremy Sudbury. "Her addition completes what I believe is an exceptional lineup of coaches, each with a clearly defined role in helping our student-athletes succeed at the highest level.

"Katie's deep background in the sport will be a tremendous asset to our entire program. She played an instrumental role in the success of her previous team, contributing significantly through recruiting and leadership. I'm confident she will bring that same energy and impact to our student-athletes here."

Osika comes to Ames with a wealth of experience running at a high level. The distance runner competed at Michigan State from 2018-24 where she became a two-time All-American in cross country and three-time NCAA East Prelims qualifier on the track.

In her final cross country season in 2023, Osika earned the honor of Big Ten Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year. At NCAA XC Championships, Osika ran to All-America honors putting up a 30th-place finish in 2023 and 33rd in 2022. Osika took fourth in 2023 and second in 2022 at conference, leading MSU to the Big 10 team title both years.

On the track, Osika advanced to NCAA East Prelims three-straight seasons, qualifying in the 5K in 2024 and the 1,500m in 2023 and 2022. She also is a four-time Big Ten medalist through the mile and 1,500m, highlighted by a silver medal in the 1,500m in 2023 and bronze in the mile in 2022. Osika also anchored the DMR and 4x1,500m to program records. Her PRs are 15:39.01 in the 5K, 4:38.35 in the mile and 4:15.94 in the 1,500m.

Osika is a Waterford, Mich. native.

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