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Samantha Ouellette - Joe Walker Invite
Samantha Ouellette

Samantha Ouellette

  • Year (Indoor/Outdoor):
    R-Jr. / Sr.
  • Position:
    Distance
  • Hometown:
    Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  • High school:
    Central Magnet
  • Major:
    Dietetics and Nutrition
High School
Earned eight varsity letters… 2021 Cross Country State Championship … 2x Cross Country Region Champion … Named Cross Country All-State (2018-2021) … Named Cross Country team captain (2020, 2021) … 2022 State Champion in 1600-meter … 2022 State Runner Up in 800-meter … 2022 Sectional Champion in 800-meter and 1600-meter … Named Track All-State in 800-meter and 1600-meter (2021,2022) … Named Track Team Captain (2021, 2022) … Was valedictorian of her graduating class and graduated with honors … Named a Tennessee Scholar. 

Personal 
Born July 8, 2004 to Amy and John Ouellette … Full name is Samantha Jule Ouellette … Morgan Ouellette, sister, ran cross country and track at UT Chattanooga … Currently majoring in Nutrition … Wants to be a sports dietician.  
The Season: New Heights (2025)
Friday, August 01
From Walk-On to National Champ: Arvesta Troupe (T&F)
Monday, June 23
HIGHLIGHTS: Arvesta Troupe Makes History as NCAA High Jump Champ
Friday, June 13
PRESSER: Arvesta Troupe Talks Historic NCAA High Jump Win
Friday, June 13