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Debra (Wright) O’Malley, of Ewing, Neb., competed in cross country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track while attending Nebraska Wesleyan.
In cross country, Deb qualified for the NAIA Championships four times, placing 10th as a junior to earn All-America honors for the first time in NWU women’s cross country history. She finished first at four meets as a senior, and her time of 19:11 on the 5,000-meter course at Pioneers Park ranks fourth all-time at NWU. Deb also earned NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition in 1988 and 1989.
As a member of the outdoor track team, she broke many school records and currently holds the top marks in NWU history for the 5,000 (17:54.3); 3,000 (10:03.3); and 4x800 relay (9:37.9). During her senior year, Deb placed fifth in the 3,000 at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships to achieve All-America status.
Her track times also rank among the all-time Top 10 at Nebraska Wesleyan in three other outdoor events and five indoor events. Deb also lettered in women’s basketball and was a member of the Cardinal Key Honorary.
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