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A look at 2021 Summer Olympian, former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweizer

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Jun 26, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Karissa Schweizer poses with the United states flag and silver medal after placing second in the women's 10,000m in 31:16.52 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-453052 ORIG FILE ID: 20210626_lbm_al2_082.JPG
Jun 26, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Karissa Schweizer poses with the United states flag and silver medal after placing second in the women's 10,000m in 31:16.52 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-453052 ORIG FILE ID: 20210626_lbm_al2_082.JPG
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(From left), Karissa Schweizer (second), Emily Sisson (first) and Alicia Monson (third) pose after the women's 10,000 meters.
(From left), Karissa Schweizer (second), Emily Sisson (first) and Alicia Monson (third) pose after the women's 10,000 meters.
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Karissa Schweizer cools down with a bag of ice before the start of the women's 10,000 meters during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
Karissa Schweizer cools down with a bag of ice before the start of the women's 10,000 meters during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.
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Missouri alumna Karissa Schweizer reacts after placing second in the women's 10,000-meter run in 31:16.52 during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Missouri alumna Karissa Schweizer reacts after placing second in the women's 10,000-meter run in 31:16.52 during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
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Winner of the 10,000 meters, Emily Sisson, center, climbs on the awards platform with Karissa Schweizer, left, silver medalist and Alicia Monson, bronze during the Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday morning.
Winner of the 10,000 meters, Emily Sisson, center, climbs on the awards platform with Karissa Schweizer, left, silver medalist and Alicia Monson, bronze during the Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday morning.
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EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 18: Josette Norris, Elise Cranny and Karissa Schweizer run in the first round of the Women's 5000 Meter during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 18: Josette Norris, Elise Cranny and Karissa Schweizer run in the first round of the Women's 5000 Meter during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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Former Missouri star Karissa Schweizer, front, competes in the women's 5,000-meter final during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Former Missouri star Karissa Schweizer, front, competes in the women's 5,000-meter final during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Elise Cranny, Karissa Schweizer and Rachel Schneider compete in the 5000-meter run. Cranny (15:27.81), Schweizer (15:28.11) and Schneider (15:29.56) finished one-two-three to qualify for the Olympics.
Elise Cranny, Karissa Schweizer and Rachel Schneider compete in the 5000-meter run. Cranny (15:27.81), Schweizer (15:28.11) and Schneider (15:29.56) finished one-two-three to qualify for the Olympics.
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Karissa Schweizer, left, and Elise Cranny compete in the women's 5000 meter final during day four of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon.
Karissa Schweizer, left, and Elise Cranny compete in the women's 5000 meter final during day four of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon.
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Karissa Schweizer, left, and Elise Cranny compete in the women's 5000 meter final during day four of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon.
Karissa Schweizer, left, and Elise Cranny compete in the women's 5000 meter final during day four of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon.
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Elise Cranny, right, and Karissa Schweizer place first and second in the women's 5,000m in 15:27.81 and 15:29.56, respectively, during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Elise Cranny, right, and Karissa Schweizer place first and second in the women's 5,000m in 15:27.81 and 15:29.56, respectively, during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Elise Cranny, left, and Karissa Schweizer share the moment after finishing first and second, respectivley, in the women's 5,000 meters during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Elise Cranny, left, and Karissa Schweizer share the moment after finishing first and second, respectivley, in the women's 5,000 meters during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Elise Cranny, right, and Karissa Schweizer place first and second in the women's 5,000m in 15:27.81 and 15:29.56, respectively, during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Elise Cranny, right, and Karissa Schweizer place first and second in the women's 5,000m in 15:27.81 and 15:29.56, respectively, during the USA Olympic Team Trials, Monday, June 21, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
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Karissa Schweizer, running during a 10-kilometer race called The Ten in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., on Saturday night.
Karissa Schweizer, running during a 10-kilometer race called The Ten in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., on Saturday night.
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United States' Karissa Schweizer runs during the IAAF World Athletics Championships on Oct. 2 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
United States' Karissa Schweizer runs during the IAAF World Athletics Championships on Oct. 2 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
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Karissa Schweizer (middle), running in the first heat of the 5,000 meters on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar.
Karissa Schweizer (middle), running in the first heat of the 5,000 meters on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar.
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Oct. 5: American Karissa Schweizer, front, places ninth in the women's 5,000 meters.
Oct. 5: American Karissa Schweizer, front, places ninth in the women's 5,000 meters.
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Women's 5,000 meters winner Shelby Houlihan (center) poses with runner-up Karissa Schweizer (left) and third-place finisher Elinor Purrier at the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Des Moines.
Women's 5,000 meters winner Shelby Houlihan (center) poses with runner-up Karissa Schweizer (left) and third-place finisher Elinor Purrier at the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Des Moines.
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Karissa Schweizer competes in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Karissa Schweizer competes in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
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Karissa Schweizer leads in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Karissa Schweizer leads in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
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Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer battle for the lead in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer battle for the lead in the Women's 5000M Final at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships Sunday, June 24, 2018.
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Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the WomenÕs 5000 meter at the Drake Relays Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the WomenÕs 5000 meter at the Drake Relays Thursday, April 26, 2018.
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Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the women's 5,000 meter at the Drake Relays on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the women's 5,000 meter at the Drake Relays on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
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Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the WomenÕs 5000 meter at the Drake Relays Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Former Dowling Catholic star Karissa Schweitzer of Missouri wins the WomenÕs 5000 meter at the Drake Relays Thursday, April 26, 2018.
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Karissa Schweizer, after winning the 5,000 at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
Karissa Schweizer, after winning the 5,000 at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
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Karissa Schweizer of Missouri wins the women's 5,000 at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.
Karissa Schweizer of Missouri wins the women's 5,000 at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.
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Missouri's Karissa Schweizer reacts after winning the women's NCAA Division I Cross-Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Terre Haute, Ind.
Missouri's Karissa Schweizer reacts after winning the women's NCAA Division I Cross-Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Terre Haute, Ind.
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Missouri's Karissa Schweizer (340) runs towards the finishing line in the women's NCAA Division I Cross-Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Terre Haute, Ind. Schweizer won the race.
Missouri's Karissa Schweizer (340) runs towards the finishing line in the women's NCAA Division I Cross-Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Terre Haute, Ind. Schweizer won the race.
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Missouri sophomore Karissa Schweizer.
Missouri sophomore Karissa Schweizer.
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West Des Moines Dowling senior Karissa Schweizer and Des Moines Roosevelt Joy Ihedilionye get off to a good start in the girls' 800 meters Friday during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
West Des Moines Dowling senior Karissa Schweizer and Des Moines Roosevelt Joy Ihedilionye get off to a good start in the girls' 800 meters Friday during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
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West Des Moines Dowling senior Karissa Schweizer and Des Moines Roosevelt Joy Ihedilionye get off to a good start in the girls' 800 Meter Run on Friday during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
West Des Moines Dowling senior Karissa Schweizer and Des Moines Roosevelt Joy Ihedilionye get off to a good start in the girls' 800 Meter Run on Friday during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Track: Karissa Schweizer, W.D.M. Dowling Catholic (Missouri)
Track: Karissa Schweizer, W.D.M. Dowling Catholic (Missouri)
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Karissa Schweizer of Dowling Catholic (left) took second behind Stephanie Jenks of Linn-Mar of Marion in the state track 3,000 meters.
Karissa Schweizer of Dowling Catholic (left) took second behind Stephanie Jenks of Linn-Mar of Marion in the state track 3,000 meters.
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