Nation's Top 500 Sophomore Girls: 46 Sub-19 Minute 5Ks, 266 Sub-20!

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The newest member of the sub-18 minute 5K club is Natalie Tyner from Laney High School in North Carolina.

Who are the nation's fastest sophomore girls over 5K? We took a look at the top 500 times so far this year. Here are some fun facts about our findings:

  • Kelsey Chmiel of Saratoga Springs is the nation's fastest sophomore with a 17:36 5K PR. She's 10 seconds faster than the next 10th grader and ranks No. 4 amongst runners from every grade.
  • There are 4 girls under 18 minutes, 46 girls under 19 minutes and 266 girls under 20 minut...