SAN FRANCISCO – Academy of Art Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Kevin LaSure and his staff have announced that Lisa Redlinger (Lustenau, Austria/Hak Bregenz Wirtschaftsinormatik) will bring her talents on both the cross country and track & field sides to ART U this fall.

"We're excited to have Lisa as part of our program," said Cross Country Head Coach and Track & Field Assistant Coach Bruce Jackson. "She has shown the ability to compete in the 5000m, 10000m, and cross country. I'm looking forward to seeing her impact in the longer distances."

Competing in track & field since the age of eight, Redlinger has enjoyed several successes on the national stage. She was twice the Austrian champion and was nominated for the 2021 European Cross-Country Championships. Redlinger also earned numerous Vorarlberg championships and would set the area's record in the mile. Additionally, Redlinger competed for her club team TS Lustenau in Austria.

When she starts in the Academy of Art School of Interaction & UI/UX Design this fall, Redlinger continue pursuing her future goal of becoming self-employed as a web designer/developer.