My name is Natalie Portmann in the class of 2027 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. I have been running cross country for 3 years and I have lowered my 5k time each season, breaking my school record and then surpassing it two additional times. I am a 3 time first team all conference athlete and I’ve made it to state all 3 years dropping over 1 minute on the same state course my junior year. My current PR for the 5k is 18:39. This upcoming season will be my first year of track as I previously competed in club gymnastics where I competed at the state level and beyond the last 3 years, but have decided to step away to fully focus on running. This year my goals in track are to be at 5:10 for the 1600m and 11:10 for the 3200m. While I have dedicated my time towards athletics, I’ve also dedicated my time to academics, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. For more information, please email me at natalieportmann2027@gmail.com.