Aislinn Devlin: Like Father (and Brother) - Like Daughter

Photos by Don Rich and David Beyerle

Story by Cory Mull
 

There were signs that Aislinn Devlin was the next in line, that she was ready to follow in her brother's footsteps, or at least show glimpses early on.

At Downingtown West, it's no secret. Her brother is Quinn Devlin, a perennial state cross country and track & field qualifier who's now competing at D1 US#8 Columbia University.

Her father is Jeff Devlin, a former professional triathlete with history that dates back to the early 90's when he was ripping through World Championship Ironman races in Kona, Hawaii.

Aislinn is just a freshman, but Downingtown West head cross country coach Scott Burns noticed very early on that the family's lineage would carry through to the next in line.

Devlin unleashed a 5 minute, 7 second mile in middle school at the Chest Mont Championships.

It was a sign. Burns was sure of that.

"We knew she would be really good," Burns said. "But we didn't kn...