Recognizing Our Seniors - Christine

Christine Dzialo (Belchertown, MA) was one of two seniors on this year's squad. Dzialo was a 4-year member of the Cross Country team at Smith and captain for her junior and senior years. Dzialo's senior season was the most successful of her career. She led Smith in each of the meets she competed in. She finished as runner-up at the 7 Sisters championship in a career-best time of 18:56. Two weeks later she picked up the second XC All-Conference honor of her career at the NEWMAC championships where she finished 8th (her highest placing ever). In her final collegiate cross country race, she turned in a bold performance, crossing the line with a personal-best for 6k and her highest placing ever at the regional meet (39th). Dzialo was a consistent performer for the team throughout the season, but also helped to foster the great team chemistry that developed over the course of the season.

A multi-sport athlete, Dzialo also captains the Smith Swimming and Diving team and found herself competing in the pool just three days after her cross country season ended. Dzialo's coaching staff and teammates will miss her talent, dedication and leadership! Congratulations on a fine senior season and a fine career!