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2026 Women's Cross Country Roster

Paige Kehmeier

  • Height 5-5
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Delta, Colo.
  • High School Delta
  • Prev School Chadron State

Biography

TFRRS Results Page (Colorado Mesa)
TFRRS Results Page (Chadron State)
CMU Track & Field Bio Page


Before CMU: Spent her freshman season at RMAC rival Chadron State, qualifying for the RMAC Championships in all three seasons and six total different track & field disciplines, including relays.

2025 XC (@ Chadron State): Ran in four meets, including the RMAC Championships… Placed 106th at the Eagles’ sixth runner at the RMAC Championships with a 6K time of 25:12.9… Had a season-best 14th place finish at the Yellowjackets/Battlin’ Bears Open, where she had a season-best time of 23:58.9 over 3.73 miles (slightly more than 6K).

Prep: 2025 graduate of Delta High School… Took second in the 800 and fourth in the 400 at the 3A State Championships in her senior season with the Panthers… Coached by Makayla Schmalz… Had PR times of 58.05 (400) and 2:16.84 (800) that season… Was also a state qualifier in 2023 and 2024.

Personal: Is majoring in business with an emphasis in marketing with an aspiration of being a marketing agent… Daughter of Michelle and Jared Kehmeier… Has a younger brother named Noah… Relative Abbie Kehmeier competes in swimming at Purdue… Hobbies including fishing, hiking and being outdoors.

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU because it has great programs academically and athletically. CMU was the perfect fit for finding a strong school with great programs, and a strong competitive team to grow and compete on. The business major has many classes and opportunities to align me with my goals for the future. The track team is very strong with lots of determination that will push me to be more successful and better.”