Christopher Newport University

2025-26 - Freshman Season:
Cross Country - Posted her fastest 6k time of the season at the Don Cathcart Invitational after crossing in 25:58.1 ... Added a top-50 showing at the Rowan Inter-Regional Border Battle after coming in 49th in 26:12.9 ... Also took part in the 6k at the CNU Invitational and Paul Short Run ... Kicked off her collegiate career with a 17:19.2 clocking in the 4k at the Spider Alumni Open.
Track & Field - Competed in the 800 throughout the year, including a personal-best time of 2:38.96 during the Vince Brown Invitational ... Placed fourth in the event with a 2:43.68 clocking at the CNU Qualifier ... Chipped in with a victory as a member of the 4x400-relay during the New Captains Classic ... Made her indoor debut with a time of 2:45.05 in the 800 at the Marlins Invitational.

At Massaponax - Saw action in multiple sports during her time with the Panthers ... Earned 11 varsity letters while starring on the cross country, track & field, and swimming teams.

Personal - Alaina Shinye Kim is the daughter of Sung and Christa Kim ... Has an older brother, Ashton ... Emily Cole and Sydney McLaughlin are her favorite athletes ... "Pitch Perfect" is her favorite movie, and "The Weeknd" is her favorite musician ... "Friends" and "Gilmore Girls" are her favorite TV shows ... Majoring in biology.