Olivia Leemon
Olivia Leemon
  • Hometown:
    Marissa, IL
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Marissa High School
Bio

2025-26: Begins senior of athletics at Blackburn. 

2024-25: Faced injuries through the year. 

2023-24: Member of the cross country and track & field teams. Led the Beavers cross country in all four meets during the season and took 18th place at the SLIAC Championship Meet placing her just two spots and four seconds shy of earning an All-Conference selection. named to the SLIAC All-Sportsmanship Team for third time. Missed majority of track & field season due to injury. 

Job on Campus: Music Office Faculty Assistant

Why Blackburn: I love the sense of community and acceptance on campus! Blackburn also allows lots of opportunities for growth and exploration, which has taught me so much.

 

 

 

 

 

News mentions
Blackburn Competes at UIS
Blackburn Competes at UIS

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- The Blackburn College Women's Cross Country team competed in the University of Illinois Springfield Hy-Vee Prairie Stars Invitational Friday evening

Women's Cross Country Gets 2025 Started
Women's Cross Country Gets 2025 Started

WEBSTER GROVES, MO -- Blackburn College Women's Cross Country opened the 2025 season by running at the Webter University Opener Friday evening and saw eight runners finish the race.

Women's Cross Country Looks to Mix Experience and Youth To Raise Among the SLIAC
Women's Cross Country Looks to Mix Experience and Youth To Raise Among the SLIAC

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn College Women’s Cross Country team enters the 2025 season with momentum and optimism.