Manual's Mattie Gottbrath Commits to Wash U

duPont Manual senior Mattie Gottbrath has committed to Washington University in St. Louis.  She was the Class AAA State Runner-Up in the 800m Run with a 2:20.62.  She busted out last spring running PRs at every distance from 800m to 5000 meters.  
 
Personal Bests
 
3,200 Meter Run 11:45.59
5,000 Meter Run 18:30.28
800 Meter Run 2:20.62
One Mile Run 5:11.34
 
 
Gottbrath on why she chose WashU:
 
"Even though I originally wanted to go to a D1 college for running I just kept  reminding myself that I wasn't looking for a college where I could just run. I was looking for a college where I could get the best education possible and be involved in things outside of running while still doing what I love. And WashU was the school that I thought could give me the best of both worlds. They have great academics which was my number one priority but they also have a great running program with an awesome coach who is very understanding of club involvement and the hard work load students are given. I can't wait to be a bear!