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Karen Cassidy was the greatest female long distance runner at Hartwick at the time of her induction. As a 1985 graduate, she still held eight individual school records.
She was an All-American twice in the outdoor 10,000 meters, taking fourth place in 1985 and sixth in 1984 at the NCAA meet. Cassidy qualified for four events in the NCAA meet during her senior season.
Cassidy has outdoor records in the 1,500 meters (4:47.7), 3,000 meters (10:16.94), 5,000 meters (17:41.1) and 10,000 meters (36:36.69). She has indoor records in the 1,500 meters (4:48.7), the mile (5:18.2), 3,000 meters (10:23.2), 5,000 meters (18:01.9) and was on the school record holding distance medley relay team.
Cassidy also qualified for the NCAA Division III meet in cross country in 1982-83. She was team MVP all four years at Hartwick.
She was the Hartwick Outstanding Freshman Athlete in 1981-82.
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