NEW BRITAIN/OLD LYME — Congratulations to Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Chase Gilbert for earning the Cross-Country State Open title Monday at Wickham Park!

Gilbert’s time of 17:50.08 made her the fastest female runner among high schools of any size at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference event. She also won the Class S championship at the same venue on Oct. 25 with a time of 17:51.9.

Gilbert is coached by former Olympian and world record holder Jan Merrill-Morin.

Last year, Gilbert committed to the University of Virginia.

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read an article by Elizabeth Regan published on olwenonline.com/ June 8, 2025 titled, TOP STORY: Champion Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Track & Field Team is ‘A Moment in Time’, which includes additional information on Chase Gilbert’s career to date.