Personal Records:

XC 5K - 17:39 • XC 6K - 21:19 • 1,500 - 4:50 • 3,000 - 9:59 • 3,200 - 10:49 • Steeplechase - 10:57.84

2012 Cross Country: Competed in six races for the Tar Heels • Raced personal bests in the 5K at the Notre Dame Invitational and in the 6K at the Wisconsin Invitational • Had a season-best finish of fourth at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C.

Freshman: Did not compete in the 2011 cross country season or the 2012 indoor season • Competed in the 1,500, 3,000 and the 3,000 Steeplechase during the outdoor season • Set a best mark in the steeple at the ACC Outdoor Championships.

Prep: A 2011 New Balance Outdoor All-America in track • Played field hockey and ice hockey in addition to running track and cross country • Two-time state champion in 2,000-meter steeplechase • Earned All-League, All- County, All-Section, All-State and Athlete of the Month honors in both winter and spring track as well as All-America honors in spring track and the steeplechase at the New Balance Outdoor National meet • Earned All-League, All- County, Golden Dozen and Athlete of the Month honors in field hockey • Finished third in her graduating class at Pawling High School and earned high honor roll • Participated in Peer Leadership.

Personal: Enrolled in the general college • Samantha Taylor Jorgensen has two brothers and is the daughter of Gina and Van Jorgensen • Born March 13, 1993.

Up Close and Personal with Sami Jorgensen
Hobbies: Cooking, hockey
Favorite Food: Eggplant Parmesan
Favorite TV Shows: Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Favorite Band/ Artist: Jason Mraz, Childish Gambino
I most admire ___ because... My grandpa because he supported his country and his family
If I could meet one celebrity, it would be... Wayne Gretzky
Dream Vacation Spot: Italy
Dream Job: Coach
Favorite Class at UNC: Sport Entrepreneurship
If I could play another sport at UNC, it would be... Field hockey
Before a competition, I like to... Listen to music and laugh
Favorite thing about being a Tar Heel: The colors and the legacy