University of Southern Indiana Athletics

Heather Cooksey Platt was USI’s first-ever female national champion, earning the title in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA II Outdoor Championships in 2004. One of the most decorated women’s student athletes in school history, Cooksey earned a combined 11 All-America honors and 16 All-GLVC awards, in addition to winning two GLVC Cross Country championships and GLVC Runner of the Year awards. She was the Great Lakes Region Cross Country Runner of the Year in 2004 as well as the Great Lakes Region Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year in 2004. The GLVC Freshman of the Year in cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field in 2002-03, Cooksey finished first in more than 40 races during her career at USI and completed her career ranked first all-time in 12 different events. She currently holds nine school records.

Career Results
2002 XC | 2003 T&F | 2003 XC | 2004 T&F | 2004 XC | 2005 T&F | 2005 XC | 2008 T&F | Bio