Elon, N.C. – Leandra Lorenz of the Elon University women's cross country and track & field programs was recognized by the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) as a CAA Institutional Female Scholar-Athlete, presented by Primis. She will be recognized with a crystal award.
 
A native of Kleinmachnow, Germany, Lorenz maintains a 3.972 grade point average in exercise science and public health studies. She is a track & field team captain and has taken part in various experiential learning opportunities. Among others, she has served an internship at Blakey Hall for assisted living and memory care, has served as an exercise science teaching assistant, participated in Phoenix Leadership Academy, and completed an exercise science practicum.
 
In competition, Lorenz was the 2022 CAA Track Athlete of the Year and Most Outstanding Track Performer at the CAA Championship that year. She is a four-time CAA Champion (winning the 1500 and 5000 in both 2022 and 2023), and a two-time NCAA Regional qualifier. Lorenz has been named All-CAA seven times between cross country and track & field as well.