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2016-17 Women's Track & Field Roster

Kyra Visnick

  • Position Jumps
  • Height 5-2
  • Class Senior
  • High School Newton South HS
  • Hometown Newton, Mass.

Biography

Visnick's up-to-date results

As a Senior (2016-17)
Visnick competed in one meet as a senior, finishing 11th in the long jump and 14th in the triple jump at the Greg Page Relays.

As a Junior (2015-16)
During her junior season, Visnick continued to compete in the long jump and triple jump, earning five top 10 finishes in the triple jump and two in the long jump. She jumped a season best 15’6.25” in the long jump at the Outdoor Upstate Challenge to finish seventh and jumped a season-best 35’8.75” in the triple jump to finish fifth at the Big Red Invitational.

As a Sophomore (2014-15)
Visnick competed in the triple jump twice her sophomore year and the long jump once. She placed second in the triple jump at the outdoor Upstate Challenge at 36 feet, 8 1/2 inches, a personal best. In the long jump, she finished 10th at the Big Red Invitational.

As a Freshman (2013-14)
Visnick participated at three meets during her debut season. She competed exclusively in the triple jump. Her best jump came in her first collegiate meed, posting a jump of 34’ 11.75” to finish 6th at the Cornell Southern Tier Collegiate Open.

Before Cornell
A talented athlete Visnick is among her state’s top triple jumpers and has a best of 38-0 1/2. She has competed in other events for Newton South HS and will immediately help the Big Red in the horizontal jumps. She captained her team in both 2012 and 2013, and received All-Star honors seven times from 2009 to 2013. 

Personal
Kyra Long Visnick is the daughter of Burton and Long Visnick. Her sister, Cora, is currently a senior at Cornell. Kyra is enrolled in the School of Hotel Administration. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    Jumps
    5'2" 120 lbs
  • 2014-15Sophomore

    Jumps
    5'2" 120 lbs
  • 2015-16Junior

    Jumps
    5'2" 120 lbs
  • 2016-17Senior

    Jumps
    5'2" 120 lbs