Sara Collas (2006) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Sara Collas

Induction:
2006
Class:
1990

Sara Collas, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was a three-time All-MAC performer in cross country. As a sophomore in 1983, she finished fifth in the league meet, helping the Falcons to the MAC title. The following year, she was third in the MAC race as the Falcons were second as a team. Her senior year, Collas set the school record with a time of 17:12.6, finishing second in the MAC Championships. Collas is still second on the top ten 5k list at BG. She also had her best career finish in the NCAA regional meet that year, placing eighth.

In track, Collas qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 10,000 meters as a senior, placing 19th in the nation. That year, she set the school records in the 3,000 (9:35.32), 5,000 (16:27.4) and 10,000 meter events (34:17.9), all of which still stand. Collas also holds the school indoor records for the 3,000 (9:39.95) and 5,000 (16:40.70). She still is on the top ten list for the 3,000 and 5,000 meter.

She was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.