2022 Cross Country Roster
Roster
Welker, Paris

Paris Welker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oriskany, N.Y.
- High School:
- Oriskany Junior-Senior HS
- Major:
- Psychology
Bio
Career Best
5K: 18:51.4
6K: 22:19.5
Junior (2024-25): Did not compete in cross country season.
Sophomore (2023-24): Did not compete in cross country season
Freshman (2022 - 23): Competed MAC Championships, finishing the 6k race in 22:19.5...set a personal best 5k (18:51.4) at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite.
High School: Two-time state champion in cross country...high school record holder for six events...earned Most Valuable Player honors all four years of high school..two-time CSC Champion...named to the Mohawk Valley All-Star team for all for years of high school.
Personal: Daughter of Alan Welker and Meghan Calido...has three siblings, Gianna, Austin and Owen...chose UB because it was the complete opposite of what she was used to...inspired by the kid in sixth grade who called her slow during the pacer test, look at her now... favorite athlete is Allyson Felix...favorite TV show is Big Eyes...favorite food is rice and beans...when she’s not training and studying she enjoys crochet...has a twin sister.
5K: 18:51.4
6K: 22:19.5
Junior (2024-25): Did not compete in cross country season.
Sophomore (2023-24): Did not compete in cross country season
Freshman (2022 - 23): Competed MAC Championships, finishing the 6k race in 22:19.5...set a personal best 5k (18:51.4) at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite.
High School: Two-time state champion in cross country...high school record holder for six events...earned Most Valuable Player honors all four years of high school..two-time CSC Champion...named to the Mohawk Valley All-Star team for all for years of high school.
- High School Best: 1500m: 4:56.61, 3000m: 10:34.81, 800m: 2:23.94
Personal: Daughter of Alan Welker and Meghan Calido...has three siblings, Gianna, Austin and Owen...chose UB because it was the complete opposite of what she was used to...inspired by the kid in sixth grade who called her slow during the pacer test, look at her now... favorite athlete is Allyson Felix...favorite TV show is Big Eyes...favorite food is rice and beans...when she’s not training and studying she enjoys crochet...has a twin sister.
Brittany Murchie Mulla Sports Performance Center Grand Opening
Tuesday, October 15
Coaches vs. Players: Track & Field
Friday, June 14
Take a look back at the UB Alumni Invite!
Thursday, April 25
Brandon Burke 2021 NCAA Preview
Friday, June 04