GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Former Colorado Mesa student athlete Alexis Skarda will be inducted into the Maverick Hall of Honor this weekend and will arguably go in as one of the most decorated athletes of all-time.
 
During her running career, Skarda was a three-time NCAA National Championship qualifier as an individual and earned All-American status during the 2008 and 2010 National Championships. She finished eighth at the 2010 NCAA National Championships which is the highest-ever finish for anyone at Colorado Mesa and still holds today.
 

On the track, she was a two-time All-American in the mile and still holds the school record in the event. She was also a two-time RMAC Champion in the event. She was an All-American in the 5000 meters during the outdoor season making her a five-time NCAA All-American.
 
She still holds the school record in the mile (I), 3000m (I), 1500m, (O), 3000m (O), and 5000, (O).
 
Following her eligibility in running sports, she decided to jump on the bike and continues to do that today. She was a three-time USA Cycling Collegiate National Champion in cross country mountain biking and helped Colorado Mesa to the USA Cycling Division II Track National Championship.
 
Skarda continues to bike today as a professional Mountain Biker for Santa Cruz Bicycles. She recently won the 2021 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Tour with 370 points while her next closest competitor finished the season with 140 points.
 
Skarda joins fellow Boulder Fairview High School alum, Matt Bodenchuk, in the 2021 Hall of Honor Class.