Loyola Marymount University Athletics

Sophomore (2023)

• Finished 21st at the WCC Championships hosted by Pepperdine.
• Competed in the NCAA West Regional and finished 115th while recording a PR in the 6K with a time of 21:22.8.

Freshman (2022) 

• Competed in six meets as a first year at LMU.
• Finished first in the LMU South Bay Twilight Meet hosted by LMU.
• Finished 12th in the Pacific Invitational
• Competed in the NCAA West Regional and finished in 206th.

Personal Information

• Name: Hayden Washington
• Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
• Hometown: Valencia, CA
• Major: Biology

Family Information

• Janine Washington, California State University Northridge Daughter of Janine and Elmore Washington, has one sister Peyton that competed in XC at Howard University.

Academic and Extracurriculars

• High School: West Ranch High School
• Graduation Date: May 2022
• Academic Awards:
  • Honor Scholar Award
  • National Honors Society AP Scholar Award
• Community Service:
  • National Charity League: Mother-daughter organization benefiting the community
  • Council of African American Parents: College preparatory and readiness for the black community
  • National Honors Society: Community service through high school

Athletic Career - Prep

• Cross Country:
  • Positions: XC - 1st position
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2021 PR at Woodbridge Cross Country Classic: 17:16
    • 18th place at 2021 DII CIF State XC Championships: 18:24
    • Team MVP (2019, 2021), Team Captain (2021)
• Track & Field:
  • Events: 1600M & 3200M
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 3200m PR of 10:58 at 2022 CIF DII Finals
    • Set meet record for 3200m at 2022 Tiger Invitational: 11:08.46
    • Most Outstanding Performer Award (2022)
    • USMC Distinguished Athlete Award (2022)
• Club Team Participation:
  • Santa Clarita Track Club (2011-2018)
  • Valley United Track Club (2011-2018)
  • Notable Achievements:
    • USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics: Bronze (2016), Gold (2014), Silver (2012)

Why LMU

• Chose Loyola Marymount University for its small class sizes, Catholic institution status, close proximity to the beach, and the opportunity to continue her running career on a supportive team.