High School SOPHOMORE Elizabeth Leachman Breaks National HS 5K Record At Texas Relays

Boerne Champion (TX) sophomore reacts to breaking the U.S. high school national record in the outdoor 5,000m, clocking 15:25.27 to win the collegiate invitational field at the 2024 Texas Relays. It also helped the high schooler set a meet record in the event, besting the 15:29.85 Texas Relays all-time best from 1984.
She surpassed Natalie Cook's previous high school record of 15:25.93 set in 2022 at the Stanford Invitational.
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[@derrickrr5516]

Congratulations young lady! Not only was this a NATIONAL record but one that stood for 40 YEARS! You are unrivaled right now. I hope you achieve all your goals and dreams.

[@TrainFlood]

Her favorite moment was having her teammates present. What a gem! Stay healthy, Beth!!

[@kkholliday]

Dear Ms. Leachman. The Texas Relays have brought you onto my radar. Blown away! Went back and watched your win at Nike Indoor Nationals as well as Footlocker XC Championships. More WOW! Please please please just continue to have fun. You more than seem to have a great support group around you. Even if you never win another race, you've got a fan here. Thanks for putting in all the hard work and bringing your brand of special to the national spotlight. It is refreshing. Wishing you nothing but good health and good times.

[@16nowhereman]

For so young, this lady is articulate, composed, smiling and knows how to speak to the press. Now I'm a fan and can't wait for her to do very well in other distance events. I would like to see her at the Olympic trials. Oh, it would be an interesting race against Sadie Englehart in the mile or 1500 meters.

[@nonel4515]

she is 15

[@drats1279]

YEAH!

[@briansmobile1]

I really liked her when I saw her run so well. And now that she mentions by name the previous record holder and how gracious she is with her praise of her and her team mates I like her even more.

[@inappropriatejohnson]

OK.....that's fast. Crazy fast. A talented, poised young woman.

[@WiredNow]

What an amazing individual and what a phenomenal talent she has for long distance running. Listening to her interview was a lot of fun, too. She deserves everything she works for and gosh, she's just a blessing for the world.

[@hesedken]

Bless you, Elizabeth. You have a great personality too.

[@TemT8]

This young lady is an incredible athlete. Watching this interview also shows her admirable personality. I'm going to watching for sure!

[@endicotto]

Great young woman. Phenomenal. I loved watching her run, but the interview as well.

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Such a delightful young woman, and although she probably won't make the Olympic team this year, she'll have plenty of opportunities in the future.

[@markcleaver6573]

This young lady is a breath of fresh air. With humility and gratefulness that is simply beautiful. Go well, all the blessing to you from Auckland !

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Cripes that is fast. Good job!

[@rcollins1972]

Fantastic Performance !!! Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@graybeard2113]

Congratulations! Run the race that is set before you! Blessings! 😊

[@glennbrymer4065]

Great run young lady! I watched you set that record. You ran like the wind!

[@erikpeterson25]

Awesome !!!!

[@pahtar7189]

Beating records set by Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby is quite the accomplishment. Well done!

[@richrumbaugh7235]

AMAZING !!!

[@michaelclayton2323]

Protect this lady with all means necessary.

[@daveblevins3322]

Congratulations 👍🎉🎉🇺🇸 Excellent work 👍

[@TheProchargedmopar]

She talks a lot like Abbie Steiner. 👍💪

[@86mjackson]

Congratulations

[@musterseeds1778]

Wow..... congratulations...There is always someone come along, this is the one...👍👍👍👍

[@Barvo462]

She runs with her spirit 🙌

[@alessandrodelmonte5765]

Great performance Elisabeth...😊😊😊

[@thepixalking6589]

DANG... and just a sophomore!

[@Jake_Ritter]

Holy heck Batman

[@evanjones9602]

15:25.27 for 5K is quite fast. Nearly at the 1,500m free WR, which is 15:20.48.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Adorable. Respect.

[@farq2688]

Beautiful SmileBeautiful WomanElizabeth Leachman will break record after recordStanding Ovation

[@mbhla]

The superstar in making! Bravo to you !!!

[@johnwillard6198]

No ones coming up behind you my dear ❤ Outstanding

[@separator94]

She's so inspiring.

[@shaunbat5097]

Fantastic

[@judo77422]

Ms.B you are fast. Stay humble.

[@Teabonesteak]

GYAWD!!⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@opticalmixing23]

Congratulations Elizabeth!

[@ghill3337]

An awesome combination of a sweet disposition and an absolute savage competitor.

[@kgbcorvette]

She's such a sweetheart!!

[@adonissalazar2512]

U r a awesome runner. Keep it up ,go texas. Plus a redhead, now i know why you are on fire. Best wishes .

[@jaimeb3587]

WHAT A BEAST!!!!

[@Utube61User]

Holy WOW! Well done Elizabeth!! The world will be hearing from you soon. ⏱️♥️

[@tomgrantham9992]

You rock girl. 😊

[@alanFconrad]

lol.....she's such a sweetheart too.....gotta love her

[@Marc-NZ]

This time is really serious numbers...great future ahead...

[@boblonergan7583]

Where is she from.

[@davel5018]

You young lady are a stud!!!!!!!!

[@harlhequim]

gorgeous and talented, kepp it up

[@geofwassell]

There really was no pacemaker and no competition from the first lap until she started to lap the backmarkers which must have given her a bit of perspective. As far as competition is concerned , there was none.The mental strength involved to maintain focus for the entire 5000metres is the most impressive thing.

[@acct5910]

This girl is a beast

[@mapleridge8]

She's goin places. Fast.

[@curtconroy8789]

Truly a special talent. Adults ! Take care of this one !

[@wakamoli8248]

She's awsome hope University of Oregon gets her when she graduates.

[@noelnewlon]

She is one special human being.

[@paulpaulsen3357]

Yes, couldn’t say it better, keep going Elizabeth 👍🏻

[@johnwillard6198]

For the record I miss Claudia Lane ❤

[@lizwilson51]

God bless you as you run your race! “I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.” Psalm 119:32

[@banditva8040]

Why isn't she in Olympics.

[@carlpierce2486]

Would need to be 45 seconds faster to win there.

[@sayagarapan1686]

Interesting to note she belongs to God through Jesus Christ

[@TheMusicHeals.kjhjhhg]

Looks trans to me

[@frankmoran210]

This is one amazing young lady,I have never seen anyone so disciplined about her running,and she Gives God the credit for what she can do.

[@TimMarshall-er9qk]

Faster than Valby's NCAA 5000 win!

[@franzgil2961]

An Olympian

[@walterstephens5737]

Young Lady see you in the Olympics 🥇

[@richardjames6947]

Congratulations