Roisin Willis Goes Pro with Stanford Cardinal
Roisin Willis, a standout in middle-distance running, has announced her decision to turn professional, concluding her NCAA eligibility. The announcement was made on Friday evening in Stanford, California.
Roisin Willis’ Journey at Stanford
Over her collegiate career, Willis has established herself as one of the most accomplished athletes in Stanford’s history. She is the reigning NCAA Outdoor 800-meter champion and the 2025 U.S. champion in the same event. Remarkably, she is one of only four athletes to win both titles in a single season.
Record-Setting Achievements
- 2025 NCAA Outdoor 800-meter Champion
- 2025 U.S. 800-meter Champion
- NCAA Indoor 800m Champion (2023)
- Indoor Distance Medley Relay Champion (2023)
- Holds Stanford records in:
- Indoor 600m
- Indoor 4x400m Relays
- Indoor and Outdoor Distance Medley Relays
On the international stage, she has won multiple accolades, including two U20 World Championships. At the 2022 U20 World Championships in Cali, Colombia, she broke the meet record to secure the gold medal in the 800m and also earned a 4×400 relay World title for Team USA.
Recognition and Honor
Willis has been recognized as an eight-time All-American, with five first-team honors. In addition, she won 800m conference titles in the ACC in 2025 and in the Pac-12 in 2024.
Her achievements extend beyond athletics. Willis was honored as the USTFCCCA West Region Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year last season, and she also received the same honor for the indoor season in 2023.
Academic Excellence
- First Team Academic All-America (2024)
- Three-time USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree (2023-2025)
- Three-time Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll selection (2023-2024)
Reflecting on her time at Stanford, Willis stated, “This team will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you, Stanford, for the past three years. I am so grateful.”
Roisin Willis is set to embark on this new chapter of her athletic career with a humble spirit as she challenges her limits in professional running.
