Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2016-17 Women's XC/Track & Field Roster
Roster

Grace Mendez
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lake Worth, Fla.
- Prev School:
- John I. Leonard Community
Personal Records:
- 5K (XC): 22:39
2016-17 (Sophomore):
- Did not compete
2015-16 (Freshman)
Cross Country:
- Her first competition was the FAU Collegiate Invitational, finishing in 23:26
- Ran a 22:39 at the UCF Cross Country Invitational to garner 54th place, her top time of the fall
Outdoor T&F:
- Ran her top outdoor time at the Hurricane Invitational, 23:16.95 in the 5,000m
- Was 20th at the UM Alumni Invitational, again in the 5,000m when she ran a 23:40.84
- Ran for Al Jordan at John I. Leonard High School
- In 2013, was the first runner from her high school in seven years to make it to regionals
- Named Season Best all four years for cross country
- Received the Iron Woman trophy, which is given each year to the athlete that best represents the school
- Honor roll student
Personal:
- Majoring in criminal justice
- Daughter of Daysaneth Moran and Jose Diego Diaz
- Goal is to become better and help the team do better
- Enjoys music, working out and working with kids
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