Gracie Gallagher

Gracie Gallagher
Gracie Gallagher
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Wheaton, Minn.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Wheaton
  • Major:
    Neuroscience
  • Minor:
    Chemistry
Bio
Why did you pick Concordia:  Great science program and awesome community 
Post Graduation plans: Medical school or PhD
Volunteer activities: Donate blood, volunteer with church, Cobber Hands for Change, Hope inc.
 
The GALLAGHER File
Favorite food: Burrito Bowls 
Favorite restaurant: Osaka 
Favorite Movie: Avatar or Staw Wars
Favorite musical group: Nickelback, Led Zeppelin 
Go-to Karaoke song: What's up and That Don't Impress Me Much 
The place in the world I most want to visit: Fiji 
If I could have a super power it would be: Read minds 
If I were famous it would be for:  Throwing, singing, or speaking my mind 
Favorite professional sports team: USA Track Team 
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Jason Kelce
My dream job is: Pediatric Neurosurgeon / Professional hammer thrower 
If I could play another sport (other than track and field) I would play: Power lifting or rugby 
News mentions
Marv Roeske was named the MIAC Indoor Coach of the Year and first-year multi-sport athlete Lauren Pearson earned Rookie of the Year honors.
Roeske And Pearson Earn MIAC Post-Meet Awards

Concordia reaped the rewards for winning its first MIAC Indoor Championship since 1999 by earning two of the four major postseason awards. Head Coach Marv Roeske was named the MIAC Indoor Coach of the Year and first-year multi-sport athlete Lauren Pearson (Cameron, Wis.) earned Rookie of the Year honors.

Concordia poses with the championship trophy and banner after winning the MIAC indoor title (Photo courtesy of Michael Abdella, St. Olaf SID)
A True Team MIAC Championship!

Concordia ended its 27-year championship drought by using the strength of its team to capture its fourth MIAC Indoor Championship Meet title in program history. The Cobbers only had three event wins over the two days but used a boat load of podium finishes to tie for the most indoor championships of any school currently in the conference.

Emily Rengo broke the school record in the 55 meters at the MIAC Indoor Championship Meet. Her time of 7.30 broke the old school mark set in 2004.
Relay Win And Rengo Record Propel Cobbers At MIAC Meet

Londyn Ames, Josie Brown, Kyla Nygaard and Kelyn Henry-Perlich won the distance medley relay and Emily Rengo broke the school record in the 55-meter dash on the first full day of the MIAC Indoor Championship Meet.

Junior Londyn Ames won the 1000 meters at the CSB Valentine's Day Open. Her winning time was the third fastest in school history.
Ames Angle Highlights Weekend Storylines

Londyn Ames' record-impressive run in the 1000 meters highlighted another weekend of successful storylines for the Cobbers as they move closer to the MIAC Championship Meet.

Senior Kyla Nygaard broke the school record in the 600 meters at the NDSU Bison Open.
Nygaard's School Record Leads Bonanza Of Impressive Marks At NDSU Bison Open

Senior Kyla Nygaard led a bonanza of impressive finishes for Concordia at the 2-day NDSU Bison Open. Nygaard pulled off the rare event win in the meet that was dominated by NCAA Division I and II athletes. And to make her performance even better, Nygaard broke a school record in the process.

Emily Rengo competes in the 60-meter dash at the season-opening NDSU Alumni Classic.
Cobbers Finish Off 2025 By Starting 2026 Season

Concordia opened the 2026 season by competing in the only meet in 2025. The Cobbers went across the Red River and participated in the annual NDSU Alumni Classic.