Mira Horvath
Mira Horvath
  • Hometown:
    Defiance, Ohio
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Defiance
  • Previous College:
    Bluffton
  • Events:
    Sprints
Bio

TFRRS Profile: https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/8927244/Defiance/Mira__Horvath.html

Sophomore (2024-25)

  • Competed in each of Defiance's 11 meets 
  • Led the Yellow Jackets with five, top-3 finishes
  • Also competed in field events for the first-collegeiate time: long jump, javelin throw and shotput
  • Broke the 800-meter school record with a time of 2:21.28 and earned first place
  • Set new PRs in field events, as well as the 60-, 200-, 300-, 400- and 800-meter dashes
  • Part of the 4x400 relay that notched a season-high time of 4:12.00 at the WHAC Championship
  • Ran in all six cross country events for the Yellow Jackets and was the top finisher for the team in 4 of 6 races

Prior to DC

  • Played basketball at Bluffton University during her freshman year, appearing in 11 games for the Beavers

Personal

  • Majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology
  • Favorite teams are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Browns while favorite athletes include Luka Doncic and CJ Stroud
  • Enjoys weight lifting, guitar, and worship music
  • Daughter of Katrina and Jeffrey Horvath
  • Has three siblings: Abby, Josh, and Will
  • Graduated from Defiance High School in 2023
  • Earned 11 total varsity letters for the Bulldogs with four in track and cross country in addition to three in basketball
  • Won the WBL title in track in the 4x800 as a junior and went on to win districts in the event
  • Also qualified for the state track meet in the 4x400 meter relay as a junior
  • Won districts in the 400 meters during senior year
  • Also a two-time All-WBL player in basketball
  • Graduated with honors and was a member of National Honor Society
News mentions
Defiance places in WHAC Championship, three new season bests achieved
T&F SEASON PREVIEW: Track and Field gets into full swing