Svensen started her indoor season by breaking the 18-minute barrier for the first time in her career. Contesting the 5,000m run at the Boston University Season Opener, the third-year Pioneer clocked in at 17:58.40. Besting her previous personal record by more than 10 seconds, Svensen posted the NEC’s fastest opening week 5K time. The Massachusetts product, who easily surpassed the qualifying standard for the New England Championships, ranks 10th on the ECAC regional leader board.