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University of California, Santa Barbara

2026 Women's Track and Field Roster

Avery Groves

  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Coto De Caza, Calif.
  • High School Santa Margarita Catholic HS
  • Position Sprints

Biography

2025 TRACK & FIELD: Posted a personal record of 7.74 in the 60m dash at Crimson Elite Invite (Feb. 7) … Recorded a time of 25.87 in the 400m dash at Bruce Lehane Scarlet & White Invite (Feb. 8) … Ran a personal best and took sixth in the 100m dash with a time of 12.32 at Gaucho Relays (March 1) … Timed in at 12.20 in the 100m for a new personal best at Challenge Cup (March 14) … Anchored the 4x100m team who recorded a time of 47.18 at Texas Relays (March 28) … Delivered a personal best of 25.59 in the 200m and placed first in the 4x100m relay at UCSB Open (April 12) … Posted a personal record in the 100m dash for a fourth time, timing in at 12.06 at the Big West Championships

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in track and field at Santa Margarita Catholic High School earning varsity letters every year ... Was awarded MVP twice and Sprinter of the year Once ... Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Track and Field in 2020 ... Honored by receiving Trinity League Champion in 2022 and 2024 ... Named 2nd fastest sprinter in all of Orange County at the OC Champs Invitational in 2022 ... Placed first in the 100M for the CIF Prelims Southern Section ... Invited to run the 100M and be on a 4x100 relay team for the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene Oregon June, 2024 ... Personal records include 100M (11.92), 200M (24.87), 60M (7.82).

PERSONAL: Daughter of David and Lisa Groves ... Has an older brother named Jackson who graduated from Arizona State with a business and communications degree ... Plans to major in Biology ... Most memorable sports moments were breaking 12 seconds in the 100m at Trinity League, and running in the 24s for the first time at the Mustang Roundup Invitational ... Outside of track and field, she has a variety of interests that keep me balanced ... Some hobbies include cooking, fishing, drawing, golfing, working out, and watching her favorite movie (Herbie the Love Bug), or favorite show (SpongeBob) ... Plans to pursue a profession in Physical Therapy ... Wants to pursue physical therapy because she is passionate about helping others regain their mobility and improve their quality of life.

Historical Player Information

  • 2025Freshman

    Sprints
  • 2026Sophomore

    Sprints