2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
THIS YEAR: Sophomore Nora de Walle begins her first season with the Azusa Pacific cross country program while also entering her second year at Azusa Pacific ... A dual-sport student-athlete, competes in cross country while continuing to contribute as a base and tumbler in acrobatics and tumbling (the first Cougar athlete ever to double in those 2 sports).
2025 (freshman): Competed as a base and tumbler for the Azusa Pacific acrobatics and tumbling team during her freshman season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Calgary Christian School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada ... Competed 3 years with Altadore Gymnastics Club under Head Coach Amy Miller ... Represented Team Alberta at the 2024 Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships and national championships ... Helped Team Alberta finish second in the all-around competition at the Western Canadian Championships ... Brings an extensive gymnastics background that emphasizes strength, balance and power.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 9, 2007, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada ... Parents are Fraser and Theresa de Walle ... Has 3 sisters (Haley, Juliana, Sarah) ... Father, Fraser, played collegiate basketball at Dordt College in Iowa ... Majoring in Liberal Studies ... Wants to become an elementary school teacher while also training to compete in a Hyrox with friends ... Enjoys cooking, baking, swimming, biking and spending time with friends.
