Kyla Nygaard

Height:

5-10
Hometown:

Maple Grove, Minn.
Year:

Sr.
High School:

Maple Valley
Major:

Biology
Minor:

Chemistry

Bio

Why did you pick Concordia: I really liked the area and the community

Post Graduation plans: Take a gap year as a medical assistant and then PA school

Volunteer activities: Courage Kenny, Outreach Program, The First Tee, and Habitat for humanity

The NYGAARD File

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite movie: Oceans 11

Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Friends or Strangers Things

Favorite musical group: Drake and 21 Savage

Go-to Karaoke song: Only
The place in the world I most want to visit: Every island in Greece

If I could have a super power it would be: Invisibility

If I were famous it would be for: Skincare knowledge
Favorite professional sports team:  USA Track and Field
Favorite professional athlete growing up: LeBron James
My dream job is: Derm PA or Skin Specialist

If I could play another sport (other than Cross Country) I would play: Soccer

News mentions

Concordia starts the season-opening MSUM Twilight Meet. The Cobbers had four athletes post a time under 19 minutes.

Article
September 05, 2025

Shining At Night Time

Concordia had four runners break the 19-minute mark, had all five of their scoring athletes come home in under 20 minutes and finished second at the MSU Moorhead Twilight Meet.

September 05, 2025

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