Hometown Proud: Amy Hastings

Amy Hastings Cragg talks to students

Amy Hastings (Cragg) is an Olympic-level runner who has participated in events at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.

She is the 2015 American champion in the Marathon, the 2012 American champion in the 10,000 meters, and a qualifier for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Hastings grew up in Leavenworth, graduating from Leavenworth High School in 2002.  Amy was a three-time state champion while in High School.  She won the Kansas Class 6A 3,200 meters as a junior in 2001 and a second 3,200 meter as a senior in 2002.  She also won the state title in cross country in 2001.  

While in college at Arizona State she was a 10-time All-American Athlete, seven times in track and three times in cross country.  

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