Makaleigh Jessee
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- Height:
- 5-2
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- Hometown:
- Meadowview, Va.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Previous School:
- Abingdon HS
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- Event:
- Distance
Bio
Indoor Career Bests
3000m: 10:06.17 (OVC Championships — Feb 24–25, 2026)
5000m: 17:52.85 (OVC Championships — Feb 24–25, 2026)
Outdoor Career Bests
800m: 2:21.15 – Catamount Classic (Apr 25-26, 2025)
1500m: 4:41.52 – Catamount Classic (Apr 25-26, 2025)
5000m: 17:04.81 – Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2, 2026)
10,000m: 36:55.98 – OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16, 2026)
2026 (Junior - Outdoor): Opened the outdoor season with a 3rd place finish in the 5000m at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 27-28), clocking a time of 17:59.58 … Finished 5th in the 1500m at the Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25) with a time of 4:42.89 … Posted a time of 17:04.81 in the 5000m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2) … Closed the season with runner-up finishes in both the 5000m (17:38.08) and 10,000m (36:55.98) at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16).
2026 (Junior - Indoor): Placed 4th in the 3000m at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 24–25), running a time of 10:06.17 … Recorded a podium 2nd place finish at the OVC Championship (Feb 24-25) in the 5000m with a time of 17:52.85.
2025 (Sophomore - Outdoor): Placed 4th in the 1500m (4:47.22) at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 28–29) … Recorded a 4th place finish in the 1500m with a time of 4:41.52 at the Catamount Classic (Apr 25–26) … Placed 4th in the 5000m at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 15–17), running 17:40.02.
2025 (Sophomore - Indoor): Ran 10:07.88 in the 3000m at the UAB Vulcan Invitational (Feb 7), finishing 5th … At the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 25–26), she finished 11th in the 3000m (10:23.63) and 7th in the 5000m (17:42.03).
2024 (Freshman - Outdoor): Posted a 9th-place finish in the 1500m with a time of 4:52.10 at the Catamount Classic (Apr 19-20).
2024 (Freshman - Indoor): In her first collegiate race, she recorded a first-place finish in the 5000m with a time of 18:50.87 at the Commodore Challenge (Jan 12-13) … Placed 8th in the 3000m at the OVC Indoor Championship (Feb 21–22), running 10:17.78.
News mentions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out its final Ohio Valley Conference championship meet in impressive fashion, finishing third overall with 113 points at the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field is set for postseason competition as the Golden Eagles travel to Arkansas for the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship, taking place May 14-16 at the Coleman Sports Complex on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered a strong two-day showing at the Music City Challenge, highlighted by a school-record performance and multiple personal bests. “It was an excellent two days in Music City for the Golden Eagles," said Tech head coach Peter Dalton. "There was a lot of energy in the group, and we saw a lot of really exceptional performances. We’re excited about the OVC Championships, and I know we can finish this season off in style.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field returns to action at the Music City Challenge, set for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor season at the Catamount Classic, highlighted by 3 event wins and many personal records.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Outdoor Season at the Tennessee Invitational on Friday, April 10 (2 p.m. CT) and Saturday, April 11 (11 a.m. CT).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered with Top 5 finishes and personal records at the UAB Spring Invite.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track and Field is set to begin the 2026 outdoor season at the UAB Spring Invite in Birmingham on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out the OVC Indoor Championships with an impressive Day 2 performance, highlighted by an individual conference champion, a relay title, multiple podium finishes, and the crowning of the OVC Freshman of the Year.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field opened the OVC Indoor Championships with a strong slate of performances, highlighted by multiple personal records, finals qualifiers, and key points toward the team standings.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field looks to close out its 2026 indoor campaign with a strong performance at the OVC Indoor Championships in Louisville, competing this Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24–25, beginning at 8 a.m.
Nashville, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered another strong weekend in Nashville, stacking up multiple personal bests and a new school record at the Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge.
Tennessee Tech Track & Field had an impressive showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invite.
The Tennessee Tech Track & Field program kicks off its 2025-2026 campaign with a two-day event on Friday, January 16, at 9:20 AM, and Saturday, January 17, at 9:00 AM, in Nashville at the Vanderbilt Invitational.