Year: 2024
Award: Track and Field, Professional
Location/Affiliation: Boulder, Colorado
- USA 3000-Meter Steeplechase Champion
- 2-time Olympian
Some athletes return from injury. Others come back stronger. And then there’s Val Constien —who rewrites the story entirely. After a tough ACL injury, Val wasn’t just looking to get back, she was ready to take over. And in 2024, she did exactly that. At the U.S. Olympic Trials, she delivered a jaw-dropping performance, winning the 3000-meter steeplechase with a personal best of 9:03.22. A PR. The best in the nation! This was a statement to the world that Val Constien is better than ever.
A steeplechase star, a two-time Olympian, a relentless competitor, and a true testament to resilience—ladies and gentlemen, your Sportswomen of Colorado Track Field Professional Athlete of the Year.
