Francine Gebbia
Junior
Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central
At Delaware:
Cross Country - Second-year member of the Blue Hens who has earned one letter. 2011 Season: Competed in six meets for Delaware • finished 32nd at the UMES Lid-Lifter Invitational in 20:10 and 96th at the Fordham Invitational in 20:36 • was 35th at the Delaware Invitational with a time of 25:09 and 383rd at the Paul Short Invitational in 25:40 • ran the Blue & Gold Invitational in 25:46 to place 21st • finished 25th in the coaches race of the ECAC Championships in 20:42 to finish in 25th place.
Indoor Track & Field - Second-year member of the Blue Hens. 2011-12 Season: Member of the 4x800 meter relay team that won its event at the John Covert Classic • ran the 800 meters in 2:36.32 at the Maryland Invitational and the 1,000 meters in 3:15.25 at the Collegiate Challenge • finished the mile in 5:37.40 at the Thomson Invitational.
Outdoor Track & Field - Second-year member of the Blue Hens who has earned one letter. 2012 Season: Ran the 800 meters in 2:34.49 at the West Chester Open and the 1,500 meters in 5:06.32 at the Morgan State Legacy Meet • finished the 3,000 meters in 11:33.92 at the Delaware Open.
High School: Four-year member of the cross country and track & field teams at West Morris Central High School • named third team All-Morris County • selected team’s Most Improved Runner and Most Valued Runner • honor roll student • member of National Honor Society • also worked with Environmental Club and Habitat for Humanity.
Personal: Francine Rose Gebbia • daughter of Richard and Linda Gebbia • has an older brother, Richard, and a twin sister, Alexandria • occupational therapy major at Delaware with a minor in disabilities studies • has traveled to Italy and France.
