Elise Lanahan
Elise Lanahan
  • Height:
    5'7"
  • Year:
    2026
  • Hometown:
    Greenville, S.C.
  • High School:
    SC Governor's School for Math and Science
  • Position:
    Distance
  • Major:
    Undeclared

Bio

 

Link to TFFRS.org Career Statistics

2022-23:
Outdoor Track & Field:
  • Opened outdoor season with a seventh place in the 3000m at Emory Thrills in the Hills (11:43.10)
  • Had a season-best in the 1500m at the Coast Guard Invitational (5:20.88)
  • Took fourth in the 5000m event at the Wellesley Tri-Meet (19:39.44)
  • Finished 15th in the 5000m at the NEWMAC Championship (19:09.69)
Indoor Track & Field:
  • Made collegiate debut with a sixth place finish in the 3000m against Mount Holyoke and Smith (11:21.65)
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended SC Governor's School for Math and Science
  • Competed in cross country and outdoor track for four years
  • All-Region cross country and track selection
  • 1A State Champion in the 1600m and runner up in the 800m
Personal:
  • Daughter of Margaret and Joe Lanahan
  • Born in Asheville, N.C.
  • Has one younger brother, Ben
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley College for the academic rigor and community