Kate Bucknam

	Class: RS Freshman
	Hometown: Fayetteville, Ark.
	High School: Fayetteville HS

	Position: Distance
	Experience: HS

04/06/2013

Brooks' 800-Meter PR Highlights Gophers' Third-Place Finish

Todea-Kay Willis and Paige Orcutt earned event titles for Minnesota.

02/09/2013

Peterson Wins 60 Meters as Gophers Close Good Weekend at ISU

Willis and the 4x400m relay team added runner-up finishes.

02/08/2013

3,000m Personal Bests Highlight Minnesota's Friday at Iowa State

The meet concludes Saturday with the seeded events.

01/11/2012

Distance Has High Expectations for 2012

Young talent to guide Gophers

High School: A 2011 graduate of Fayetteville High School • high school coach was Michelle Fyfe • team placed third in the state in her junior year and fourth during her senior year • also participated in track & field and golf • teams were state champions in both golf and track in her senior year • two-time all-state runner •part of the school record 4x800 relay team at the state championships • National Honor Society and Academic Honor Roll.

Personal: Born November 5, 1992 • majoring in exercise science • daughter of Chris and Cindy Bucknam • father is the head track and field coach at the University of Arkansas • has one older brother named Eric • enjoys rock climbing and golfing.