Tara Smurla sprinting towards the finish line for first place
Tara Smurla making her way towards the front of the pack
Tara Smurla awarded with a medal for winning 1st place
Tara Smurla

Tara Smurla

  • Height:
    5-7
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Grove, N.J.
  • High School:
    Cedar Grove

2023: Smurla competed in the 6k for the Hounds. Smurla competed in the 2023 NCAA DIII Cross Country championships, she finished 271st of 292 runners with a time of 23:56.8 on the 6,000-meter course.

2022: Smurla competed in both the cross country and track and field seasons for the Hounds. Smurla competed in the 6k for cross country and participated in the 4x400 Relay, 5000m, 3000m, Mile, 4x800 Relay, 10k, 1500m, and 800m events during the track and field seasons.

Personal: Daughter of Annmarie and Michael Smurla...Majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education

Academic: Dean's List