High School: Was the 2010 IHSA Class 1A state cross country champion as a junior ... Claimed three state titles in the 3,200 meters ... Named the Belleville News Democrat Cross Country Athlete of the Year all four years of high school ... Finished in the top four at the IHSA Class 1A state cross country championship all four years ... Was second at the state meet as a sophomore and fourth both her freshman and senior seasons ... Also lettered in basketball

Personal: The daughter of Charles and Sandra Busch, Kristen was born in Belleville, Ill. ... Her twin sister Caitlin (18) also is a member of the Bradley women's cross country/track and field teams ... Has a younger sister: Megan (14) ... Plans to major in health science.