Anna Barnes Reynolds

Originally from Homer, Nebraska, Anna Barnes Reynolds was a standout performer for USF, setting or being part of seven indoor or outdoor school records in cross country/track and field. While running for the Cougars, she set indoor marks in 500 meters (1:21.16, 1993), 600 meters (1:31.58, 1995), 800 meters (2:18.59, 1995) and as a member of the distance medley relay (13:34.90, 1996).

Barnes Reynolds, who ran for head coaches Scott Kieffer and Rich Greeno, ranked fourth all-time in the 600-meter run with a clocking of 1:35.50 (1995) and sixth in the 800-meters (2:18.59). She was USF’s first women’s runner to crack 2:20 in the 800-meters and set USF’s outdoor 800 mark of 2:17.62 in 1995.

A nine-time NAIA national qualifier, she captured the 800-meter crown and was part of the winning 4x400-meter relay at the South Dakota Intercollegiate Indoor Championships (SDIC) in 1996. Barnes Reynolds also won the 800-meter title and was a member of the 4x400-meter relay team on USF’s Outdoor squad at the SDIC Championships. She clocked a 43:29 in the 10,000-meters for fourth all-time at USF and had an 18:33 5,000-meter clocking, second at USF when she was in school.

In 1996, Barnes Reynolds earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Sociology and was a member of USF’s cross country squad. Anna attended Southeast Technical Institute and took classes in horticulture and landscape design. She also worked at Trail Ridge Retirement Community. Anna and her husband Patrick Reynolds live in Chancellor, South Dakota, with their three children: Joel, Hannah and Guillermo.