Lafayette College Athletics

Events	Best Times
400M	1:08.39
800M	2:26.56
1000M	3:08.68
1500M	4:51.68
MILE	5:20.50
3000M	10:23.87

2019-20: Did not compete as she studied abroad for the spring semester.
2018-19: Finished 18th in the 3000M at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships...placed eighth in the 3000M at the Spartan Invitational...took 10th in the mile at the Monmouth Winter Collegiate Invitational.
2017-18: Finished 23rd in the 1500M at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships...placed fourth in the 1500M at the All-American Invitational...took 10th in the 1500M at the Lehigh Games...finished 18^thin the Patriot League Indoor Championships in the 1600M...took fifth in the 19^th Annual DeSchriver Invitational in the 1000M.

At Cape Elizabeth: Finished third in the mile at the Maine Class B Outdoor State Championship...holds the eighth best time in the 800M at CEHS...holds the sixth best time in the 1600M in school history...part of the record-holding 4x400M relay team...awarded WMC All-Academic and All-Conference First Team...named Most Valuable Player in outdoor track in 2017...served as cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field captain 2016-17...awarded Rookie of the Year in cross country, indoor and outdoor track of 2013-14 and cross country of 2014...earned four varsity letters in cross country, indoor and outdoor track...member of the National Honor Society...elected class representative on student council...elected president of volunteer club...placed third at the Maine state congressional debate competition in the House.

Personal: Daughter of David Palma and Paula Palma...has a younger sister, Avery Palma, and a younger brother, David Palma...born June 24, 1999.

What advice would you give someone looking to apply to Lafayette? 
My advice to someone looking to apply to Lafayette is to emphasize the things you’re actually passionate about on your application. Admissions can tell if you’re just putting something on there to fill space.

What are you involved in outside of track and field?
Outside of track and field, I am a peer tutor in the sciences, a tour guide with admissions, a member of Alpha Phi, and a volunteer for Best Buddies.

What has been your favorite moment while competing for Lafayette? 
My favorite moment while competing for Lafayette was when I got my PR in the 3K at Patriot Leagues. My teammate (and best friend) Ainsley and I raced alongside each other the entire time and finished within seconds of one another.