Alexandra Niles
Date of Birth: July 27, 1983 | High School: Montclair High School (2001) | College: James Madison University (2006)
Events:
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 25K: 1:34:01
- Half Marathon: 1:18:41
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 50k: 3:25:12
- 10 mile: 59:00
- 5K: 17:42
- Mile: 5:09
Career Highlights: Won the 2018 One City Marathon, qualified for the Olympic Trials and set the course record. Raced in the elite field of the 25K National Championships in ‘16, ‘17, & ‘18; placed 8th in ‘16.
Occupation: Gymnastics coach at the recreational and competitive level for Tumble Techs Gymnastics Academy.
Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast through college and didn’t start running until I was in my early 20s. I have a rescue pittbull named Peaches.
Alexandra Niles
Date of Birth: July 27, 1983 | High School: Montclair High School (2001) | College: James Madison University (2006)
Events:
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 25K: 1:34:01
- Half Marathon: 1:18:41
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 50k: 3:25:12
- 10 mile: 59:00
- 5K: 17:42
- Mile: 5:09
Career Highlights: Won the 2018 One City Marathon, qualified for the Olympic Trials and set the course record. Raced in the elite field of the 25K National Championships in ‘16, ‘17, & ‘18; placed 8th in ‘16. Occupation: Gymnastics coach at the recreational and competitive level for Tumble Techs Gymnastics Academy.
Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast through college and didn’t start running until I was in my early 20s. I have a rescue pittbull named Peaches.
Alex Archer
Date of Birth: November 17 ,1994 | High School: Vincentian Academy ‘13 | College: University of Pittsburgh ‘17
Events:
- 3k: 8:41
- 5k: 15:03
- 10k: 30:49
- 10 mile: 59:00
- HM: 1:09:15
Career Highlights: Member of cross country and track and field team at Pitt. Occupation: Data Scientist
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin.
Alex Archer
Date of Birth: November 17 ,1994 | High School: Vincentian Academy ‘13 | College: University of Pittsburgh ‘17
Events:
- 3k: 8:41
- 5k: 15:03
- 10k: 30:49
- 10 mile: 59:00
- HM: 1:09:15
Career Highlights: Member of cross country and track and field team at Pitt. Occupation: Data Scientist
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin.
Alex Kainer
Date of Birth: January 13, 1996 | High School: South Brunswick High School | College: Stevens Institute of Technology
Events:
- 100m: 10.70
- 200m: 21.52
- 400m: 50.30
Career Highlights: 1x DIII All-American, 2x DIII National Qualifier, 8x Empire 8 Individual Champion, 4x Empire 8 Relay Champion, 1x Empire 8 Athlete of the Year, 1x Empire 8 Athlete of the Meet, 1x All Atlantic Region Champion, 5x Academic All-American, 1x Empire 8 Scholar Athlete of the Year, Holder of 5 Individual School Records and 4 Relay School Records, Holder of 2 Empire 8 Records. Occupation: Engineer at Valcor Engineering Corporation
Fun Fact: Also played soccer in college.
Alex Kainer
Date of Birth: January 13, 1996 | High School: South Brunswick High School | College: Stevens Institute of Technology
Events:
- 100m: 10.70
- 200m: 21.52
- 400m: 50.30
Career Highlights: 1x DIII All-American, 2x DIII National Qualifier, 8x Empire 8 Individual Champion, 4x Empire 8 Relay Champion, 1x Empire 8 Athlete of the Year, 1x Empire 8 Athlete of the Meet, 1x All Atlantic Region Champion, 5x Academic All-American, 1x Empire 8 Scholar Athlete of the Year, Holder of 5 Individual School Records and 4 Relay School Records, Holder of 2 Empire 8 Records. Occupation: Engineer at Valcor Engineering Corporation
Fun Fact: Also played soccer in college.
Alfredo Santana
Date of Birth: April 8, 1991 | High School/College: Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter HS (’09) | La Salle University (’14)
Events:
- 800m: 1:51
- 1500m: 3:43
- Mile: 4:05
- 3000m: 8:02
- 5000m: 14:00
- 10,000m: 29:50
- 8k XC: 23:39
Career Highlights: 7 x Atlantic 10 champion (1-XC, 3-5K, 2-3K, 1-10K), 3 x Puerto-Rican Champion, 4 x East Regional Qualifier, 1 x NCAA Championship Qualifier 4-Time Atlantic 10 Performer of the Meet, IC4A Champion (’14), 2 x NCAA Academic All American, CoSIDA Academic All American (’14), Puerto Rican National Record Holder (Indoor 3k). Occupation: Running store manager
Fun Fact: He can beat-box
Alfredo Santana
Date of Birth: April 8, 1991 | High School/College: Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter HS (’09) | La Salle University (’14)
Events:
- 800m: 1:51
- 1500m: 3:43
- Mile: 4:05
- 3000m: 8:02
- 5000m: 14:00
- 10,000m: 29:50
- 8k XC: 23:39
Career Highlights: 7 x Atlantic 10 champion (1-XC, 3-5K, 2-3K, 1-10K), 3 x Puerto-Rican Champion, 4 x East Regional Qualifier, 1 x NCAA Championship Qualifier 4-Time Atlantic 10 Performer of the Meet, IC4A Champion (’14), 2 x NCAA Academic All American, CoSIDA Academic All American (’14), Puerto Rican National Record Holder (Indoor 3k). Occupation: Running store manager
Fun Fact: He can beat-box
Alina Duran
Events:
- Hammer Throw: 68.52m
Career Highlights: 2020 Olympic Trials Finalist, 9th place at USATF Outdoor Championships 2017, 2016 Olympic Trials Qualifier, First NCAA D3 Indoor T&F All-American for Stevens Inst. Of Tech 2013
Fun Facts: I also train for Arm Wrestling!
Alina Duran
Events:
- Hammer Throw: 68.52m
Career Highlights: 2020 Olympic Trials Finalist, 9th place at USATF Outdoor Championships 2017, 2016 Olympic Trials Qualifier, First NCAA D3 Indoor T&F All-American for Stevens Inst. Of Tech 2013
Fun Facts: I also train for Arm Wrestling!
Alyssa Douma
Date of Birth: June 26, 1987 | High School: West Milford High School | College: Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Events:
- 800: 2:14
- Mile: 5:07
- 5k: 17:58
- 10k: 37:20
- HM: 1:24
- Marathon: 3:07
Career Highlights: Hold school records at LHU in the 1000, mile, 4×400- Provisionally qualified for nationals in 800, DMR, 4×400 at LHU
Alyssa Douma
Date of Birth: June 26, 1987 | High School: West Milford High School | College: Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Events:
- 800: 2:14
- Mile: 5:07
- 5k: 17:58
- 10k: 37:20
- HM: 1:24
- Marathon: 3:07
Career Highlights: Hold school records at LHU in the 1000, mile, 4×400- Provisionally qualified for nationals in 800, DMR, 4×400 at LHU
Anthony Hawthorne
Events:
- 800: 1:47.77
- 1600: 4:11
- 8k: 24:32
Career Highlights: 2018, 19- A10 Conference Champion, 2018 NCAA D1 TF Championship- Semi-Finalist, 2019 Atlantic 10 Conference XC Champion, 2021 Jamaican Senior Olympic Trials
Fun Fact: Tacos.
Anthony Hawthorne
Events:
- 800: 1:47.77
- 1600: 4:11
- 8k: 24:32
Career Highlights: 2018, 19- A10 Conference Champion, 2018 NCAA D1 TF Championship- Semi-Finalist, 2019 Atlantic 10 Conference XC Champion, 2021 Jamaican Senior Olympic Trials
Fun Fact: Tacos.
Asha "Ruthless" Ruth
Events:
- 200m: 23.3
- 400m: 52.9
- Long Jump: 6.41m
Career Highlights: American Record Holder- 4x200m (1:32.67) Former New Balance Athlete, Most Decorated Female Athlete or if Rutgers University- NB
Fun Fact: I LOVEEE MACARONI & CHEESE! <3
Asha "Ruthless" Ruth
Events:
- 200m: 23.3
- 400m: 52.9
- Long Jump: 6.41m
Career Highlights: American Record Holder- 4x200m (1:32.67) Former New Balance Athlete, Most Decorated Female Athlete or if Rutgers University- NB
Fun Fact: I LOVEEE MACARONI & CHEESE! <3
Ashwin Anantharaman
Date of Birth: April 10, 1988 | High School: High School Hightstown High School | College: Kean University
Events:
- 5k: 15:48
- 8k: 25:43
- 10k: 33:08
- 10 mile: 53:31
- HM: 1:10:41
Career Highlights: Multiple cross country course records at Kean University, Multiple time GSTC representative at club nationals, 2016 Top 25 finisher at Broad Street 10 miler, 2006 All Cross Country Colonial Valley Conference 3rd team. Occupation: Teacher, Girls Cross Country, and Girls Track Coach at Piscataway High School
Fun Fact: Played basketball for 12 years earning the nickname “Air India”.
Ashwin Anantharaman
Date of Birth: April 10, 1988 | High School: High School Hightstown High School | College: Kean University
Events:
- 5k: 15:48
- 8k: 25:43
- 10k: 33:08
- 10 mile: 53:31
- HM: 1:10:41
Career Highlights: Multiple cross country course records at Kean University, Multiple time GSTC representative at club nationals, 2016 Top 25 finisher at Broad Street 10 miler, 2006 All Cross Country Colonial Valley Conference 3rd team. Occupation: Teacher, Girls Cross Country, and Girls Track Coach at Piscataway High School
Fun Fact: Played basketball for 12 years earning the nickname “Air India”.
Brian Florek
Date of Birth: February 20, 1990 | High School: Old Bridge HS | College: Kent State
Events:
- Javelin: 223’
Career Highlights: 4x NCAA East Regional Qualifier, 2013 All-MAC First Team, 2x All-MAC 2nd Team, 2nd place- USATF Club Nationals, aGSTC club record holder. Occupation: graduate student
Brian Florek
Date of Birth: February 20, 1990 | High School: Old Bridge HS | College: Kent State
Events:
- Javelin: 223’
Career Highlights: 4x NCAA East Regional Qualifier, 2013 All-MAC First Team, 2x All-MAC 2nd Team, 2nd place- USATF Club Nationals, aGSTC club record holder. Occupation: graduate student
Briana Burt
Date of Birth: February 21, 1996 | High School: Francis .T. Maloney High | College: Southern Connecticut State University
Events:
- 60H: 8.54
- 100H:13.75
Career Highlights:High School: CT State champion 100H, New England Champion 2014 - College:3x DII All-American, 3x DII national qualifier, NEICAA Champion, 6x All Region Selection, 6x All New England Selection, 6x NE10 Champion 100H/60H, NE10 2019 Track Athlete of the Year, Holds 2 SCSU school records (100H/60H), 2019 USATF Indoor Nationals Qualifier/Competitor. Occupation: Run/Walk Program Manager Project Purple
Fun Fact: Played DI soccer and track Freshman/Sophomore year for the University of Hartford.
Briana Burt
Date of Birth: February 21, 1996 | High School: Francis .T. Maloney High | College: Southern Connecticut State University
Events:
- 60H: 8.54
- 100H:13.75
Career Highlights:High School: CT State champion 100H, New England Champion 2014 - College:3x DII All-American, 3x DII national qualifier, NEICAA Champion, 6x All Region Selection, 6x All New England Selection, 6x NE10 Champion 100H/60H, NE10 2019 Track Athlete of the Year, Holds 2 SCSU school records (100H/60H), 2019 USATF Indoor Nationals Qualifier/Competitor. Occupation: Run/Walk Program Manager Project Purple
Fun Fact: Played DI soccer and track Freshman/Sophomore year for the University of Hartford.
Carmen Graves
Events:
- 800m: 2:07
- 1500m: 4:17
- 1 Mile: 4:38
- 3,000m: 9:06
- 3,000m SC: 9:41
- 5,000m: 16:08
- 5,000m (road): 16:28
- 6,000m (XC): 20:42
- 8,000m: 26:47
Career Highlights:5 time NCAA DIII All American (2009-2013) 1st place Penn Relay 3k Steeplechase (2014) 7th place USATF Champs 3k Steeplechase (2014) 1st place Penn Relay 3k Steeplechase (2015) 1st place Melrose Games Distance Medley Relay (2016) 7th place 3k at USATF Championships (2016) USA Olympic Team Trials 3k Steeplechase (2016) 2nd place Pearl Street Mile- USATF CO 1 Mile Champs (2020) 15th place USA Olympic Team Trials Track and Field (2021) 1st place Pearl Street Mile- USATF CO 1 Mile Champs (2021) 1st place Melrose Games Distance Medley Relay (2021)
Fun Fact: I coach long jump and triple jump
Carmen Graves
Events:
- 800m: 2:07
- 1500m: 4:17
- 1 Mile: 4:38
- 3,000m: 9:06
- 3,000m SC: 9:41
- 5,000m: 16:08
- 5,000m (road): 16:28
- 6,000m (XC): 20:42
- 8,000m: 26:47
Career Highlights:5 time NCAA DIII All American (2009-2013) 1st place Penn Relay 3k Steeplechase (2014) 7th place USATF Champs 3k Steeplechase (2014) 1st place Penn Relay 3k Steeplechase (2015) 1st place Melrose Games Distance Medley Relay (2016) 7th place 3k at USATF Championships (2016) USA Olympic Team Trials 3k Steeplechase (2016) 2nd place Pearl Street Mile- USATF CO 1 Mile Champs (2020) 15th place USA Olympic Team Trials Track and Field (2021) 1st place Pearl Street Mile- USATF CO 1 Mile Champs (2021) 1st place Melrose Games Distance Medley Relay (2021)
Fun Fact: I coach long jump and triple jump
Caroline Kellner
Date of Birth: January 15, 1994 | High School: West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS | College: Cornell University
Events:
- 1500m: 4:31
- 3000m: 9:28
- 5000m: 16:18
- 10000m: 33:32
Career Highlights: Ivy League Champion in the 10000m; NCAA All-American Honorable Mention in the 10000m. Occupation: Engineering Technician st Geosyntec Consultants
Fun Fact: I’ve visited 34 U.S. National Parks so far and hope to one day visit them all!
Caroline Kellner
Date of Birth: January 15, 1994 | High School: West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS | College: Cornell University
Events:
- 1500m: 4:31
- 3000m: 9:28
- 5000m: 16:18
- 10000m: 33:32
Career Highlights: Ivy League Champion in the 10000m; NCAA All-American Honorable Mention in the 10000m. Occupation: Engineering Technician st Geosyntec Consultants
Fun Fact: I’ve visited 34 U.S. National Parks so far and hope to one day visit them all!
Chelsea Callan
Date of Birth: February 12, 1989 | High School: Raritan High School | College: Rider University
Events:
- 800: 2:15.52
- Mile: 5:00.58
- 3000: 10:08.28
- 3000m SC: 11:07.14
- 5000: 17:46
- 1/2 Marathon: 1:24:45
Career Highlights: (high school, college, post-college) – 2010 MAAC Champion in the 3000m Steeplechase, 2010 XC All-MAAC, Scoring member of the GSTC 2012 Club XC National Team. Qualified for the 2012 & 2013 Club National Track Championships.
Occupation: Elementary Teacher
Chelsea Callan
Date of Birth: February 12, 1989 | High School: Raritan High School | College: Rider University
Events:
- 800: 2:15.52
- Mile: 5:00.58
- 3000: 10:08.28
- 3000m SC: 11:07.14
- 5000: 17:46
- 1/2 Marathon: 1:24:45
Career Highlights: (high school, college, post-college) – 2010 MAAC Champion in the 3000m Steeplechase, 2010 XC All-MAAC, Scoring member of the GSTC 2012 Club XC National Team. Qualified for the 2012 & 2013 Club National Track Championships. Occupation: Elementary Teacher
Chris Mirabelli
Date of Birth: June 6, 1996 | High School: Holy Cross High School | College: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Events:
- Javelin: 76.67m
Career Highlights: 4x D1 All-American, 3x Big 10 Champion, Jr. Pan-American Gold Medalist, Rutgers school record holder, 2016 Olympic Trials Qualifier, Finalist at 2017/2019 USA Championships, 2017 Penn Relays Champion, East Regional Field Athlete of the Year. NJ HS State Champion.
Fun Fact: I am 6’3 and have a 7 foot wingspan.
Chris Mirabelli
Date of Birth: June 6, 1996 | High School: Holy Cross High School | College: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Events:
- Javelin: 76.67m
Career Highlights: 4x D1 All-American, 3x Big 10 Champion, Jr. Pan-American Gold Medalist, Rutgers school record holder, 2016 Olympic Trials Qualifier, Finalist at 2017/2019 USA Championships, 2017 Penn Relays Champion, East Regional Field Athlete of the Year. NJ HS State Champion.
Fun Fact: I am 6’3 and have a 7 foot wingspan.
Chris Turner
Date of Birth: November 3, 1984 | High School: Seton Hall Prep (’02) | College: Mount Saint Mary’s, Seton Hall University (’06)
Events:
- 100m: 10.63
- 200: 20.8
- 400: 46.7
- 3000m: 8:02
- 5000m: 14:00
- 10,000m: 29:50
- 8k XC: 23:39
Career Highlights: High School: 7x team captain and MVP, second fastest relay split in the 4×4 at Penny Relays (46.93). Former school record holder in the 55, 200, 300, & 400 (indoors) 100, 200, 400 (outdoors). College: Two-time scorer in the NEC East conference. School record holder in the 60m dash and 200m dash at Mt. Saint Mary’s. USATF Club National Champion in SMR (2013); former GSTC record holder in 100m (10.85). Occupation: Personal Trainer
Fun Fact: He claims to have psychic abilities and enjoys paintball.
Chris Turner
Date of Birth: November 3, 1984 | High School: Seton Hall Prep (’02) | College: Mount Saint Mary’s, Seton Hall University (’06)
Events:
- 100m: 10.63
- 200: 20.8
- 400: 46.7
- 3000m: 8:02
- 5000m: 14:00
- 10,000m: 29:50
- 8k XC: 23:39
Career Highlights: High School: 7x team captain and MVP, second fastest relay split in the 4×4 at Penny Relays (46.93). Former school record holder in the 55, 200, 300, & 400 (indoors) 100, 200, 400 (outdoors). College: Two-time scorer in the NEC East conference. School record holder in the 60m dash and 200m dash at Mt. Saint Mary’s. USATF Club National Champion in SMR (2013); former GSTC record holder in 100m (10.85). Occupation: Personal Trainer
Fun Fact: He claims to have psychic abilities and enjoys paintball.
Christina Epps
Date of Birth: June 20, 1991 | High School: Morristown High School | College: Coppin State University
Events:
- Tripple Jump: 13:40
- Long Jump: 5.80
Career Highlights: Division I NCAA Indoor Triple Jump All-American, NCAA Outdoor Triple Jump Second Team All-American, 3x USA Indoor/Outdoor Championship Triple Jump Contender, 3x ECAC Indoor/Outdoor Triple Jump Champion, 6x MEAC Conference Triple Jump Champion, Coppin State University Triple Jump Record Holder. Occupation: Academic Advisor
Fun Fact: She has 8 siblings
Christina Epps
Date of Birth: June 20, 1991 | High School: Morristown High School | College: Coppin State University
Events:
- Tripple Jump: 13:40
- Long Jump: 5.80
Career Highlights: Division I NCAA Indoor Triple Jump All-American, NCAA Outdoor Triple Jump Second Team All-American, 3x USA Indoor/Outdoor Championship Triple Jump Contender, 3x ECAC Indoor/Outdoor Triple Jump Champion, 6x MEAC Conference Triple Jump Champion, Coppin State University Triple Jump Record Holder. Occupation: Academic Advisor
Fun Fact: She has 8 siblings
Craig Van Leeuwen
Date of Birth: July 17, 1987 | High School: Randolph High School (’05) | College: Ramapo College
Events:
- Pole Vault: 5.40m (17′ 8.50″)
Career Highlights:NCAA DIII Indoor National Champion, 3x NCAA DIII All-American, 3x USTFCCCA regional field athlete of the year, 4x NJAC Conference Champion, Conference record holder (indoor and outdoor), 4x NJAC Field athlete of the year, Ramapo college record holder (indoor and outdoor), #8 all-time Division III, Division III Armory record holder. Occupation: Accountant at Bush, Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC
Fun Fact: Started pole vaulting after hearing how tough the workout was going to be for sprinters/jumpers one day in high school
Craig Van Leeuwen
Date of Birth: July 17, 1987 | High School: Randolph High School (’05) | College: Ramapo College
Events:
- Pole Vault: 5.40m (17′ 8.50″)
Career Highlights:NCAA DIII Indoor National Champion, 3x NCAA DIII All-American, 3x USTFCCCA regional field athlete of the year, 4x NJAC Conference Champion, Conference record holder (indoor and outdoor), 4x NJAC Field athlete of the year, Ramapo college record holder (indoor and outdoor), #8 all-time Division III, Division III Armory record holder. Occupation: Accountant at Bush, Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC
Fun Fact: Started pole vaulting after hearing how tough the workout was going to be for sprinters/jumpers one day in high school
Domonique Panto
Date of Birth: October 28, 1996 | High School: Freehold Township High School ’15 | College: Duke University ’19
Events:
- Triple Jump: 12.90m, 13.36 mw
- 60m: 7.56
Career Highlights: NCAA finalist in the Women’s triple jump (2019), All ACC x4 in the women’s triple jump. 3x school record holder (Indoor/outdoor Triple jump and 4×100). Occupation: Program coordinator
Fun Fact: My biggest fear is getting a paper cut in my eye.
Domonique Panto
Date of Birth: October 28, 1996 | High School: Freehold Township High School ’15 | College: Duke University ’19
Events:
- Triple Jump: 12.90m, 13.36 mw
- 60m: 7.56
Career Highlights: NCAA finalist in the Women’s triple jump (2019), All ACC x4 in the women’s triple jump. 3x school record holder (Indoor/outdoor Triple jump and 4×100). Occupation: Program coordinator
Fun Fact: My biggest fear is getting a paper cut in my eye.
Emily Rosario
Date of Birth: October 3, 1990 | High School: St. John’s Prep | College: LIU Brooklyn
Events:
- 400m: 59.9
- 600m: 1:35.73
- 800m: 2:14.32
- 1500m: 4:45
- 5K: 18:35
Career Highlights: appeared on ESPN’s Battlefrog League Series in 2016, 3x NEC Team Champion, 2x H.S. XC State Qualifier. Occupation: Lighting Director for the Microsoft Esports studio, one of the first in the nation
Fun Fact: Ran as a freshman in my high schools 4×4 team in my first year of ever running at the Millrose Games in MSG
Emily Rosario
Date of Birth: October 3, 1990 | High School: St. John’s Prep | College: LIU Brooklyn
Events:
- 400m: 59.9
- 600m: 1:35.73
- 800m: 2:14.32
- 1500m: 4:45
- 5K: 18:35
Career Highlights: appeared on ESPN’s Battlefrog League Series in 2016, 3x NEC Team Champion, 2x H.S. XC State Qualifier. Occupation: Lighting Director for the Microsoft Esports studio, one of the first in the nation
Fun Fact: Ran as a freshman in my high schools 4×4 team in my first year of ever running at the Millrose Games in MSG
Emma Cary
Date of Birth: August 23, 1996 | High School: High School Morristown High School ’15 | College: Sacred Heart University ’19
Events:
- 1500: 4:55
- 3k: 10:20
- 5k: 17:40
- 10k: 37:52
Career Highlights: NEC champion in the 10k, second in the 5k indoor and outdoor
Fun Fact: I come from a family of runners.
Emma Cary
Date of Birth: August 23, 1996 | High School: High School Morristown High School ’15 | College: Sacred Heart University ’19
Events:
- 1500: 4:55
- 3k: 10:20
- 5k: 17:40
- 10k: 37:52
Career Highlights: NEC champion in the 10k, second in the 5k indoor and outdoor
Fun Fact: I come from a family of runners.
Eric Holt
Date of Birth: May 12, 1995 | High School: Carmel High School ’13 | College: Binghamton University ’18
Events:
- 800m: 1:50.19
- Mile: 3:58.88
Career Highlights: Winning 2013 New York 1600m outdoor state title, 6-time American East Conference Champion, and 2019 Monmouth Mile Champion. Occupation: Miscellaneous jobs at various hospitals, and writing on the side.
Fun Fact: Trained as a boxer before becoming a runner.
Eric Holt
Date of Birth: May 12, 1995 | High School: Carmel High School ’13 | College: Binghamton University ’18
Events:
- 800m: 1:50.19
- Mile: 3:58.88
Career Highlights: Winning 2013 New York 1600m outdoor state title, 6-time American East Conference Champion, and 2019 Monmouth Mile Champion. Occupation: Miscellaneous jobs at various hospitals, and writing on the side.
Fun Fact: Trained as a boxer before becoming a runner.
Erica Waleski
Date of Birth: September 22, 1997 | High School: Kellenberg Memorial High School ‘15 | College: Chestnut Hill College ‘19
Events:
- 800m: 2:15.67
- Mile: 4:55.20
Career Highlights: 3x All CACC (400ih, 800, 1500), School Record Holder (800, 1500, mile, 3K, 400ih) 3x Track & Field MVP. Occupation: Middle School Biology teacher and XC coach
Fun Fact: I played the trumpet for 13 years.
Erica Waleski
Date of Birth: September 22, 1997 | High School: Kellenberg Memorial High School ‘15 | College: Chestnut Hill College ‘19
Events:
- 800m: 2:15.67
- Mile: 4:55.20
Career Highlights: 3x All CACC (400ih, 800, 1500), School Record Holder (800, 1500, mile, 3K, 400ih) 3x Track & Field MVP. Occupation: Middle School Biology teacher and XC coach
Fun Fact: I played the trumpet for 13 years.
Erika Meling
Date of Birth: August 16, 1989 | High School: West Morris Central (2007) | College: Rutgers – NB (2012)
Events:
- 5k: 18:45 road/xc, 18:31 track
- 4 miles: 25:17
- 8k: xc 31:39/ road 31:15
- 5 miles: 30:53
- 10k: 40:07
- 20k: 1:24.48
- Half marathon: 1:27.00
- Marathon: 3:06.16
Career Highlights:(high school, college, post-college) 8th place in 2006 NJ Meet of Champions, 1st female in 2013 Superhero half marathon, 4th female in 2013 Wineglass marathon, 4th female in 2013 Unite Half marathon. Occupation: ACE certified personal trainer at RWJ Fitness Center and Rutgers University
Fun Fact: She started running indoor track to get in shape for lacrosse in the spring in HS.
Erika Meling
Date of Birth: August 16, 1989 | High School: West Morris Central (2007) | College: Rutgers – NB (2012)
Events:
- 5k: 18:45 road/xc, 18:31 track
- 4 miles: 25:17
- 8k: xc 31:39/ road 31:15
- 5 miles: 30:53
- 10k: 40:07
- 20k: 1:24.48
- Half marathon: 1:27.00
- Marathon: 3:06.16
Career Highlights:(high school, college, post-college) 8th place in 2006 NJ Meet of Champions, 1st female in 2013 Superhero half marathon, 4th female in 2013 Wineglass marathon, 4th female in 2013 Unite Half marathon. Occupation: ACE certified personal trainer at RWJ Fitness Center and Rutgers University
Fun Fact: She started running indoor track to get in shape for lacrosse in the spring in HS.
Erin Lacosta
Date of Birth: March 1, 1994 | High School: Somerville High School | College: Rutgers University
Events:
- High Jump: 5’2”
- 400 hurdles: 68.98
- 100 hurdles: 16.25
Career Highlights: Placed in high jump and 400 IH at USATF Club Nationals; placed first at 2012 NJ Group 3 meet (HJ), competed at NJ Meet of Champions 2011. Occupation: Student
Fun Fact: Vegetarian.
Erin Lacosta
Date of Birth: March 1, 1994 | High School: Somerville High School | College: Rutgers University
Events:
- High Jump: 5’2”
- 400 hurdles: 68.98
- 100 hurdles: 16.25
Career Highlights: Placed in high jump and 400 IH at USATF Club Nationals; placed first at 2012 NJ Group 3 meet (HJ), competed at NJ Meet of Champions 2011. Occupation: Student
Fun Fact: Vegetarian.
Ersula Farrow
Date Of Birth: November 20th, 1997 | High School: Oak Park High School ’15 | College: was a transfer from Clemson (2 years spent at Clemson: Freshman and Sophomore year) Louisiana State University ’19 (LSU) 2 years at LSU (Junior and Senior year)
Events:
- 800: 2:03.66
- Mile: 4:47.80
- 1500m: 4:20
- 400: 55.5
- 6k: 20:46
Career Highlights:2x ALL SEC/ All- ACC 5X HS ALL American, 4×8 National Record holders, X3 Division I qualifier, and All- American (4X4, 800m)
NCAA DI 800 meter Finalist (ALL American)
All-ACC 800m 2016/SEC Runner up Indoor 800m 2018
2x High school state champion Indoor, Outdoor 8oom
2x High school state champion Indoor 800m
USA Championships IAAF national qualifier Ukraine, 2015 800m, USA IAFF national Finalist 800m
Fun Fact: I love making people laugh and I love burritos!
Ersula Farrow
Date Of Birth: November 20th, 1997 | High School: Oak Park High School ’15 | College: was a transfer from Clemson (2 years spent at Clemson: Freshman and Sophomore year) Louisiana State University ’19 (LSU) 2 years at LSU (Junior and Senior year)
Events:
- 800: 2:03.66
- Mile: 4:47.80
- 1500m: 4:20
- 400: 55.5
- 6k: 20:46
Career Highlights:2x ALL SEC/ All- ACC 5X HS ALL American, 4×8 National Record holders, X3 Division I qualifier, and All- American (4X4, 800m) NCAA DI 800 meter Finalist (ALL American) All-ACC 800m 2016/SEC Runner up Indoor 800m 2018 2x High school state champion Indoor, Outdoor 8oom 2x High school state champion Indoor 800m USA Championships IAAF national qualifier Ukraine, 2015 800m, USA IAFF national Finalist 800m
Fun Fact: I love making people laugh and I love burritos!
Evan Ward
Date of Birth: July 29,1994 | High School: Suffern, NY | College: Lehigh University
Events:
- 8k: 25:03
- 6k: 18:47
- 5k: 14:53
- 3k: 8:39
Career Highlights: Career Highlights: Member of Lehigh University’s Cross Country and Track & Field Team. Occupation: Environmental Engineer
Fun Fact: He’s been skateboarding for ten years
Evan Ward
Date of Birth: July 29,1994 | High School: Suffern, NY | College: Lehigh University
Events:
- 8k: 25:03
- 6k: 18:47
- 5k: 14:53
- 3k: 8:39
Career Highlights: Career Highlights: Member of Lehigh University’s Cross Country and Track & Field Team. Occupation: Environmental Engineer
Fun Fact: He’s been skateboarding for ten years
Gabrielle Farquharson
Date of Birth: December 12, 1992 | High School: Williamstown High School ’11 | College: Rutgers University BSW ’15 MSW ‘16
Events:
- 100: 11.32
- 200: 23.07 (22.91W)
- Long Jump: 6.54m
Career Highlights: 7x All-American, Woman of the Year 2015 , 9x Big Ten Medalist , 9 Indoor & Outdoor Rutgers School Records , Bauer Female Athlete of the Year 2016 , Rutgers Senior Athlete of the Year , 2x Nike High Game Performance of the Year , 4x DI NCAA Participant , USA Vs. The World Participant (2018-2019) , Indoor Championships Finalist 2017 , 2016 Olympic Trials Participant. Occupation: Dicks Sporting Goods Associate
Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader before I was a track athlete as well as a volleyball state champ in 2010!
Gabrielle Farquharson
Date of Birth: December 12, 1992 | High School: Williamstown High School ’11 | College: Rutgers University BSW ’15 MSW ‘16
Events:
- 100: 11.32
- 200: 23.07 (22.91W)
- Long Jump: 6.54m
Career Highlights: 7x All-American, Woman of the Year 2015 , 9x Big Ten Medalist , 9 Indoor & Outdoor Rutgers School Records , Bauer Female Athlete of the Year 2016 , Rutgers Senior Athlete of the Year , 2x Nike High Game Performance of the Year , 4x DI NCAA Participant , USA Vs. The World Participant (2018-2019) , Indoor Championships Finalist 2017 , 2016 Olympic Trials Participant. Occupation: Dicks Sporting Goods Associate
Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader before I was a track athlete as well as a volleyball state champ in 2010!
Heather Ingraham
Date of Birth: November 23, 1993 | High School: Cromwell High School (’11) | College: Vassar College (’15)
Events:
- 100m: 12.15
- 200m: 24.90
- 400m: 53.89
- 800m: 2.10.95
Career Highlights:2015 DIII National Champion in the 400, 4th place in the 400 at 2014 NCAA Championships, 2x All-American, 10x Liberty League Champion, 2015 ECAC Champion in 400m, 4x NCAA Qualifier (200, 800, 2×400). Occupation: Legal Business Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research
Fun Fact: Favorite food is mangos
Heather Ingraham
Date of Birth: November 23, 1993 | High School: Cromwell High School (’11) | College: Vassar College (’15)
Events:
- 100m: 12.15
- 200m: 24.90
- 400m: 53.89
- 800m: 2.10.95
Career Highlights:2015 DIII National Champion in the 400, 4th place in the 400 at 2014 NCAA Championships, 2x All-American, 10x Liberty League Champion, 2015 ECAC Champion in 400m, 4x NCAA Qualifier (200, 800, 2×400). Occupation: Legal Business Analyst at Mathematica Policy Research
Fun Fact: Favorite food is mangos
Ishmeal (Ish) K. Robbins
Date of Birth: March 22, 1988 | High School: Frank H Morrell High School (Irvington High School) (’04) | College: Jersey City University (’08)
Events:
- 100m: 10.7
- 200m: 21.7
- 400m: 48.3
Career Highlights: 2x 400m champion for Watchung Conference. First ever Irvington High School track and field athlete to sweep the 100m 200m and 400m sprints in the Watchung Conference Championship. All-American as a Sophomore in HS. Split 20.4 and 47.4 both second fastest splits in Irvington High School history. Penn Relays Large School Champs. Two-time Watchung Champs, State Sectional Champs and Essex County Indoor Champs.
Fun Fact: Loves astronomy. Always wanted to be a storm chaser and Favorite sport is basketball.
Ishmeal (Ish) K. Robbins
Date of Birth: March 22, 1988 | High School: Frank H Morrell High School (Irvington High School) (’04) | College: Jersey City University (’08)
Events:
- 100m: 10.7
- 200m: 21.7
- 400m: 48.3
Career Highlights: 2x 400m champion for Watchung Conference. First ever Irvington High School track and field athlete to sweep the 100m 200m and 400m sprints in the Watchung Conference Championship. All-American as a Sophomore in HS. Split 20.4 and 47.4 both second fastest splits in Irvington High School history. Penn Relays Large School Champs. Two-time Watchung Champs, State Sectional Champs and Essex County Indoor Champs.
Fun Fact: Loves astronomy. Always wanted to be a storm chaser and Favorite sport is basketball.
Jack Pinoh
Date of Birth: March 27th,1996 | High School: Woodland Regional High School 14′ | College: Springfield College 18′
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.11
- 1000m: 2:25.09
- 1500m: 3:47.90
- 1 Mile: 4:07.89
- 5000m: 14:53.38
- 8K XC: 25:18
Career Highlights: 2 x DIII All-American in the Mile and 1500m, 3 x National Qualifier, 3 x All New England Regional, 2 x NEWMAC All Conference Outdoor Track Team, 2 x NEWMAC All Conference Cross Country Team, 4 x Academic All-American, 2018 NE Champion Indoor Mile, 2018 NE Champion Outdoor 1500m, 5 x Current School Record Holder (800m indoor, 800m outdoor, 1000m indoor, 1500m outdoor, 1 mile indoor), 2 x Individual Athlete of the Year at Springfield College. Occupation: Graduate Assistant Coach at Springfield College for Men’s and Women’s XC and Track & Field
Fun Fact: No offers out of high school and Walk on at Springfield, Played football and basketball until college.
Jack Pinoh
Date of Birth: March 27th,1996 | High School: Woodland Regional High School 14′ | College: Springfield College 18′
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.11
- 1000m: 2:25.09
- 1500m: 3:47.90
- 1 Mile: 4:07.89
- 5000m: 14:53.38
- 8K XC: 25:18
Career Highlights: 2 x DIII All-American in the Mile and 1500m, 3 x National Qualifier, 3 x All New England Regional, 2 x NEWMAC All Conference Outdoor Track Team, 2 x NEWMAC All Conference Cross Country Team, 4 x Academic All-American, 2018 NE Champion Indoor Mile, 2018 NE Champion Outdoor 1500m, 5 x Current School Record Holder (800m indoor, 800m outdoor, 1000m indoor, 1500m outdoor, 1 mile indoor), 2 x Individual Athlete of the Year at Springfield College. Occupation: Graduate Assistant Coach at Springfield College for Men’s and Women’s XC and Track & Field
Fun Fact: No offers out of high school and Walk on at Springfield, Played football and basketball until college.
Jackie Lemme
Date of Birth: May 13, 1991 | High School: Mount Greylock Regional High School (2009) | College: St. Lawrence University (2013)
Events:
- 1500m: 4:44.52
- 5k: 18:47
- 6k: 22:13
- Half Marathon: 1:27:07
- Marathon: 3:16:08
Career Highlights: Running at NCAA D3 Cross Country National Championship with team placing 2nd overall (2009). Occupation: High school math teacher and assistant cross country coach
Jackie Lemme
Date of Birth: May 13, 1991 | High School: Mount Greylock Regional High School (2009) | College: St. Lawrence University (2013)
Events:
- 1500m: 4:44.52
- 5k: 18:47
- 6k: 22:13
- Half Marathon: 1:27:07
- Marathon: 3:16:08
Career Highlights: Running at NCAA D3 Cross Country National Championship with team placing 2nd overall (2009). Occupation: High school math teacher and assistant cross country coach
James Bias Jr.
Date of Birth: March 13, 1994 | High School: J.M. Hanks High School (2012) | College: University of Texas at El Paso (2017)
Events:
- 400m: 47.24,
- 200m: 21.06
- 100m: 10.51
- 60m: 6.87
Career Highlights: Multiple time Conference USA First Team. Member of second fastest 4x400m team in UTEP history (3:03.15). Penn Relays Club 4x100m champion. Millrose Games Club 4x200m champion. 2019 USATF Indoor Championships Qualifier.
Fun Fact: 2006 Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
James Bias Jr.
Date of Birth: March 13, 1994 | High School: J.M. Hanks High School (2012) | College: University of Texas at El Paso (2017)
Events:
- 400m: 47.24,
- 200m: 21.06
- 100m: 10.51
- 60m: 6.87
Career Highlights: Multiple time Conference USA First Team. Member of second fastest 4x400m team in UTEP history (3:03.15). Penn Relays Club 4x100m champion. Millrose Games Club 4x200m champion. 2019 USATF Indoor Championships Qualifier.
Fun Fact: 2006 Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
Jenn Edobi
Date of Birth: January 20th, 1996 | High School: Union High School ’14 | College: Vanderbilt University ’19
Events:
- 400m: 52.75s
- 800m: 2.04.53
Career Highlights: NCAA East Regionals and SEC finals Qualifier. Nigerian 4x400m Relay Final Qualifier at the IAAF World Juniors Championships (2014) & World Relays Championships (2017). Occupation: pre-med student pursuing a career in healthcare.
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing the guitar and singing.
Jenn Edobi
Date of Birth: January 20th, 1996 | High School: Union High School ’14 | College: Vanderbilt University ’19
Events:
- 400m: 52.75s
- 800m: 2.04.53
Career Highlights: NCAA East Regionals and SEC finals Qualifier. Nigerian 4x400m Relay Final Qualifier at the IAAF World Juniors Championships (2014) & World Relays Championships (2017). Occupation: pre-med student pursuing a career in healthcare.
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing the guitar and singing.
Jenna Sobieski
Date of Birth: March 11th, 1997 | High School: Old Bridge High School | College: Rutgers University
Events:
- 400: 57.66
- 500: 1:16.28
- 600: 1:39.03
- 800: 2:06.9
Career Highlights:6th Place at B1G Indoor 2019, 2nd all time at Rutgers 800m both indoor and outdoor, NCAA Division 1 East Region Preliminary Qualifier, 4th Place SMR at 125th Penn Relays (School Record), 6th Place DMR at 125th Penn Relays.
Fun Fact: I love to sing, write, and do crafts in my free time!
Jenna Sobieski
Date of Birth: March 11th, 1997 | High School: Old Bridge High School | College: Rutgers University
Events:
- 400: 57.66
- 500: 1:16.28
- 600: 1:39.03
- 800: 2:06.9
Career Highlights:6th Place at B1G Indoor 2019, 2nd all time at Rutgers 800m both indoor and outdoor, NCAA Division 1 East Region Preliminary Qualifier, 4th Place SMR at 125th Penn Relays (School Record), 6th Place DMR at 125th Penn Relays.
Fun Fact: I love to sing, write, and do crafts in my free time!
Jermaine Griffith
Date of Birth: May 28, 1995 | High School: Nottingham High School (2013) | College: Rutgers University (2018)
Events:
- 100m: 10.83
- 200m: 21.16
- 400: 45.76
- 600m: 1:16:12
Career Highlights: 5 x All-American at Rutgers; 600m school record holder; 400m Guyanese indoor record holder. Occupation: Manager at Retrofitness.
Fun Fact: He played the trombone for seven years as a kid.
Jermaine Griffith
Date of Birth: May 28, 1995 | High School: Nottingham High School (2013) | College: Rutgers University (2018)
Events:
- 100m: 10.83
- 200m: 21.16
- 400: 45.76
- 600m: 1:16:12
Career Highlights: 5 x All-American at Rutgers; 600m school record holder; 400m Guyanese indoor record holder. Occupation: Manager at Retrofitness.
Fun Fact: He played the trombone for seven years as a kid.
Jessie Gaines
Date of Birth: August 12, 1990 | High School: Western Branch HS | College: Long Island University (Brooklyn)
Events:
- 60H: 8.20
- Long Jump: 6.55
- 13.1: 1:18:25* (*half split of a full marathon)
- 10 mile: 59:00
- 5K: 17:42
- Mile: 5:09
Career Highlights:4 time National Competitor, 15 time NEC champion (or something like that). Occupation: Assistant track coach/Blocks and sprints coach
Fun Fact: She loves to read, write, paint, and take photos and videos.
Jessie Gaines
Date of Birth: August 12, 1990 | High School: Western Branch HS | College: Long Island University (Brooklyn)
Events:
- 60H: 8.20
- Long Jump: 6.55
- 13.1: 1:18:25* (*half split of a full marathon)
- 10 mile: 59:00
- 5K: 17:42
- Mile: 5:09
Career Highlights:4 time National Competitor, 15 time NEC champion (or something like that). Occupation: Assistant track coach/Blocks and sprints coach
Fun Fact: She loves to read, write, paint, and take photos and videos.
Je'von Hutchison
Events:
- 200m: 21.01
- 400M: 45.70
- 800m: 1:49.32
Career Highlights:2015 USA Indoor 600m Bronze medalist, 2016, 2018, 2019 USA v The World Penn relays champion, made the 2019 world relays team, MEAC, 3xIC4A champion, 4xMEAC Champion, 2x NCAA D1 Nationals Qualifier, NCAA 2nd team All-American
Fun Fact: I was on the swim team in high school and I love the beach.
Je'von Hutchison
Events:
- 200m: 21.01
- 400M: 45.70
- 800m: 1:49.32
Career Highlights:2015 USA Indoor 600m Bronze medalist, 2016, 2018, 2019 USA v The World Penn relays champion, made the 2019 world relays team, MEAC, 3xIC4A champion, 4xMEAC Champion, 2x NCAA D1 Nationals Qualifier, NCAA 2nd team All-American
Fun Fact: I was on the swim team in high school and I love the beach.
John Gaffney
Date of Birth: November 15th, 1989 | High School: Rutherford High School ‘08 | College: Manhattan College ‘12
Events:
- 800m: 1:57
- 5k: 16:14
- 8k: 26:25
- ½ Marathon: 1:13:32
Career Highlights: 109th @ 2018 Boston Marathon, 4th @ 2019 New Jersey Marathon. Occupation: Business Analysis Manager.
Fun Fact: Recently had first child, Jack Gaffney, on May 30th, 2019.
John Gaffney
Date of Birth: November 15th, 1989 | High School: Rutherford High School ‘08 | College: Manhattan College ‘12
Events:
- 800m: 1:57
- 5k: 16:14
- 8k: 26:25
- ½ Marathon: 1:13:32
Career Highlights: 109th @ 2018 Boston Marathon, 4th @ 2019 New Jersey Marathon. Occupation: Business Analysis Manager.
Fun Fact: Recently had first child, Jack Gaffney, on May 30th, 2019.
Johnathan Jackson
Date of Birth: September 16, 1995 | High School: Abraham Clark (Roselle) (2013) | College: Rider University (2017)
Events:
- 800: 1:50.3
- 1500: 3:55
Career Highlights: 8x IC4A All-East honors, Rider University Record Holder in the indoor 800m, 1000m, and 4x800m relay and outdoor 4x800m relay. Occupation: Data Analyst.
Fun Fact: Avid soccer fan; lived in 6 states.
Johnathan Jackson
Date of Birth: September 16, 1995 | High School: Abraham Clark (Roselle) (2013) | College: Rider University (2017)
Events:
- 800: 1:50.3
- 1500: 3:55
Career Highlights: 8x IC4A All-East honors, Rider University Record Holder in the indoor 800m, 1000m, and 4x800m relay and outdoor 4x800m relay. Occupation: Data Analyst.
Fun Fact: Avid soccer fan; lived in 6 states.
John Dugan
Date of Birth: April 2, 1993 | High School: Ramsey High School (2011) | College: Bucknell University (2015), Penn State University (2016)
Events:
- 1500: 3:55
- 3k: 8:29
- 3k Steeple: 9:04
- 5k: 14:47
- 8k XC: 24:28
- 10k XC: 30:57
Career Highlights: While at Bucknell, was a multi-time Patriot League All-Conference honoree in track and cross country. All-Region honoree at the NCAA D1 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. Patriot League Rookie of the Year. Competed for Penn State in the Big Ten Championships in track and cross country. Occupation: Research Scientist
Fun Fact: As a child, was featured in TV commercials for Life Cereal and Playstation.
John Dugan
Date of Birth: April 2, 1993 | High School: Ramsey High School (2011) | College: Bucknell University (2015), Penn State University (2016)
Events:
- 1500: 3:55
- 3k: 8:29
- 3k Steeple: 9:04
- 5k: 14:47
- 8k XC: 24:28
- 10k XC: 30:57
Career Highlights: While at Bucknell, was a multi-time Patriot League All-Conference honoree in track and cross country. All-Region honoree at the NCAA D1 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. Patriot League Rookie of the Year. Competed for Penn State in the Big Ten Championships in track and cross country. Occupation: Research Scientist
Fun Fact: As a child, was featured in TV commercials for Life Cereal and Playstation.
John Davenport
Date of Birth: September 25, 1991 | High School: Loyola Blakefield HS(2009) | College: University of Maryland College Park (2014)
Events:
- Long Jump: 7.67m
- 100m: 10.71
- 200m: 21.77
- 300m (indoor): 34.68
- 400m: 48.09
Career Highlights:HS All-American (400m), UMD top 10 All-Time (indoor 400m). Qualified for the 2018 USATF Indoor Championships (Long Jump). Occupation: Financial advisor & High School/Age group track and Field Coach
Fun Fact: Has a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Has Coached 2 LJ/TJ national champions and 15 AAU/New Balance Nationals All Americans
John Davenport
Date of Birth: September 25, 1991 | High School: Loyola Blakefield HS(2009) | College: University of Maryland College Park (2014)
Events:
- Long Jump: 7.67m
- 100m: 10.71
- 200m: 21.77
- 300m (indoor): 34.68
- 400m: 48.09
Career Highlights:HS All-American (400m), UMD top 10 All-Time (indoor 400m). Qualified for the 2018 USATF Indoor Championships (Long Jump). Occupation: Financial advisor & High School/Age group track and Field Coach
Fun Fact: Has a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Has Coached 2 LJ/TJ national champions and 15 AAU/New Balance Nationals All Americans
Jonathan Sewning
Date of Birth: August 25, 1993 | High School: Notre Dame HS | College: Rowan University
Events:
- 3k: 8:41
- 5k: 15:03
- 10k: 30:49
- 10 mile: 59:00
- HM: 1:09:15
Career Highlights:
Career Highlights: 1st place 2014 NJAC XC. Occupation: Stay at home son.
Fun Fact: My dog, a beagle/cocker spaniel mix, is named Miler and he recently broke the 5:00 barrier.
Jonathan Sewning
Date of Birth: August 25, 1993 | High School: Notre Dame HS | College: Rowan University
Events:
- 3k: 8:41
- 5k: 15:03
- 10k: 30:49
- 10 mile: 59:00
- HM: 1:09:15
Career Highlights: Career Highlights: 1st place 2014 NJAC XC. Occupation: Stay at home son.
Fun Fact: My dog, a beagle/cocker spaniel mix, is named Miler and he recently broke the 5:00 barrier.
Jordan Shead
Events:
- 800m: 2:06.581
- 400m: 52.96
- 200m: 23.86
Fun Fact: I studied Ancient Greek language in college.
Jordan Shead
Events:
- 800m: 2:06.581
- 400m: 52.96
- 200m: 23.86
Fun Fact: I studied Ancient Greek language in college.
Joshua Neyhart
Date of Birth: February 4, 1988 | High School: Kutztown High School | College: Shippensburg University
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.9
- 1500m: 3:48.9
- 3k: 8:40
- 5k: 14:52
- 8k xc: 24:46
Career Highlights: State runner-up in 1600m 2010 in HS 4 time state medalist, 3x NCAA Qualifier in XC/Track. 2x PSAC Champion (1500, DMR). Occupation: United Airlines Operations Supervisor
Fun Fact: Working towards running on every continent. Just have South America and Antarctica to go!
Joshua Neyhart
Date of Birth: February 4, 1988 | High School: Kutztown High School | College: Shippensburg University
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.9
- 1500m: 3:48.9
- 3k: 8:40
- 5k: 14:52
- 8k xc: 24:46
Career Highlights: State runner-up in 1600m 2010 in HS 4 time state medalist, 3x NCAA Qualifier in XC/Track. 2x PSAC Champion (1500, DMR). Occupation: United Airlines Operations Supervisor
Fun Fact: Working towards running on every continent. Just have South America and Antarctica to go!
Kelly Gorman
Date of Birth: March 19, 1996 | High School: Cardinal McCarrick (2014) | College: Manhattan College (2018)
Events:
- 500m: 1:16
- 800: 2:10.09
- 1500: 4:36
- 5000m: 18:32
Career Highlights: Placing 2nd in the MAAC indoor conference championship, Placing 3rd in the MAAC outdoor conference championship, DMR school record holder, 4×800 school record holder in ECAC Finals at Boston University, ECAC finalist in open 800m race at Boston University, and apart of women’s top seven team in cross country to win the 2017 Metropolitan Championships at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY since 1986. Occupation: 5th grade elementary school teacher at Perth Amboy Catholic.
Fun Fact: I enjoy drinking large amounts of coffee while listening to my records.
Kelly Gorman
Date of Birth: March 19, 1996 | High School: Cardinal McCarrick (2014) | College: Manhattan College (2018)
Events:
- 500m: 1:16
- 800: 2:10.09
- 1500: 4:36
- 5000m: 18:32
Career Highlights: Placing 2nd in the MAAC indoor conference championship, Placing 3rd in the MAAC outdoor conference championship, DMR school record holder, 4×800 school record holder in ECAC Finals at Boston University, ECAC finalist in open 800m race at Boston University, and apart of women’s top seven team in cross country to win the 2017 Metropolitan Championships at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY since 1986. Occupation: 5th grade elementary school teacher at Perth Amboy Catholic.
Fun Fact: I enjoy drinking large amounts of coffee while listening to my records.
Kelsey Rose
Date of Birth: July 21, 1990 | High School: Upper Dublin High School (’08) | College: Saint Joseph’s University (’12)
Events:
- 800m: 2.08.40
- 1500m: 4.26.86
- Mile: 4.48.40
- 5k (Road): 17.02
Career Highlights: 2011 A10 Champion 4x800m, School record holder for 4x800m (Indoors). Occupation: Sales Associate at John Vena Produce, Inc.
Fun Fact: New found love for playing darts.
Kelsey Rose
Date of Birth: July 21, 1990 | High School: Upper Dublin High School (’08) | College: Saint Joseph’s University (’12)
Events:
- 800m: 2.08.40
- 1500m: 4.26.86
- Mile: 4.48.40
- 5k (Road): 17.02
Career Highlights: 2011 A10 Champion 4x800m, School record holder for 4x800m (Indoors). Occupation: Sales Associate at John Vena Produce, Inc.
Fun Fact: New found love for playing darts.
Ken Goglas
Date of Birth: July 22, 1981 | High School: Randolph HS (’99) | College: University of Connecticut (’04)
Events:
- Mile: 4:10.74
- 3k Steeple: 9:06.81
- 10k: 30:49
- 5000m: 14:30.75
- Half Marathon: 1:09:12
- Marathon: 2:29:40
Career Highlights: 5 time individual scorer in Big East Track and Field championships, Top NJ finisher and 8th American Male in 2011 NYC Marathon, USATF-NJ Grand Prix Champion 2013. Occupation: Data Analyst Edison Township Board of Education
Fun Fact: He can solve a rubix cube in under two minutes.
Ken Goglas
Date of Birth: July 22, 1981 | High School: Randolph HS (’99) | College: University of Connecticut (’04)
Events:
- Mile: 4:10.74
- 3k Steeple: 9:06.81
- 10k: 30:49
- 5000m: 14:30.75
- Half Marathon: 1:09:12
- Marathon: 2:29:40
Career Highlights: 5 time individual scorer in Big East Track and Field championships, Top NJ finisher and 8th American Male in 2011 NYC Marathon, USATF-NJ Grand Prix Champion 2013. Occupation: Data Analyst Edison Township Board of Education
Fun Fact: He can solve a rubix cube in under two minutes.
Kevin D'Emic
Date of Birth: February 7, 1990 | High School: Xavier HS | College: Manhattan College
Events:
- 800m: 1:50.97
- 1000m: 2:25.39
- 1500m: 3:53.20
- 5k Road: 15:25
Career Highlights: All-American East 800m (2012 indoor), All-American East 1000m (2013 indoor), 800m MAAC Champion (2009 outdoor), 800m MAAC Champion (2012 indoor)
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Project Manager
Fun Fact: Does not wear sunglasses at night.
Kevin D'Emic
Date of Birth: February 7, 1990 | High School: Xavier HS | College: Manhattan College
Events:
- 800m: 1:50.97
- 1000m: 2:25.39
- 1500m: 3:53.20
- 5k Road: 15:25
Career Highlights: All-American East 800m (2012 indoor), All-American East 1000m (2013 indoor), 800m MAAC Champion (2009 outdoor), 800m MAAC Champion (2012 indoor) Occupation: Civil Engineer/Project Manager
Fun Fact: Does not wear sunglasses at night.
Kevin Persson
Date of Birth: January 7, 1991 | High School: Mt Olive High School | College: Saint Peters University
Events:
- 200m: 22.47
- 400m: 48.8
- 500m: 1:02.66
Career Highlights:Career Highlights: 3rd place IC4A 500m (2012), 4th Place IC4A 500m (2013);School Record holder 400m Mt Olive High School; School Record holder 500m Saint Peters University; Male Athlete of the Year 2009 Mt Olive High School. Occupation: History teacher/coach.
Fun Fact: He can beat-box
Kevin Persson
Date of Birth: January 7, 1991 | High School: Mt Olive High School | College: Saint Peters University
Events:
- 200m: 22.47
- 400m: 48.8
- 500m: 1:02.66
Career Highlights:Career Highlights: 3rd place IC4A 500m (2012), 4th Place IC4A 500m (2013);School Record holder 400m Mt Olive High School; School Record holder 500m Saint Peters University; Male Athlete of the Year 2009 Mt Olive High School. Occupation: History teacher/coach.
Fun Fact: He can beat-box
Kyle Price
Date of Birth: January 26, 1988 | High School: Spotswood HS | College: Ramapo
Events:
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 400m: 49.7
- 800m: 1:53.3
- 1k: 2:32
- Mile: 4:17
- Steeple: 9:11
- 5k: 14:57
Career Highlights: #1 finisher on 2005 G1 State Champion XC Team; 2009 NCAC XC Champion; GSTC club record holder, 3k steeple, 4×800 USATF Club National Champ. Occupation: Landscaper, HS coach.
Fun Fact: In big competitions, Kyle usually sports a mohawk.
Kyle Price
Date of Birth: January 26, 1988 | High School: Spotswood HS | College: Ramapo
Events:
- Marathon: 2:40:43
- 400m: 49.7
- 800m: 1:53.3
- 1k: 2:32
- Mile: 4:17
- Steeple: 9:11
- 5k: 14:57
Career Highlights: #1 finisher on 2005 G1 State Champion XC Team; 2009 NCAC XC Champion; GSTC club record holder, 3k steeple, 4×800 USATF Club National Champ. Occupation: Landscaper, HS coach.
Fun Fact: In big competitions, Kyle usually sports a mohawk.
Laura Cummings
Date of Birth: September 17, 1987 | High School: UNC-Chapel Hill | College: SUNY Albany
Events:
- Marathon: 2:41
- 3000 steeple: 10:08
- 3000m: 9:24
- 1500m: 4:30
- 5k: 16:48
- 800: 2:10
Career Highlights: Penn Relays 3k steeple champion, former high school national record holder in the DMR , Olympic trials qualifier in the marathon
Fun Fact: My favorite food is raw oysters.
Laura Cummings
Date of Birth: September 17, 1987 | High School: UNC-Chapel Hill | College: SUNY Albany
Events:
- Marathon: 2:41
- 3000 steeple: 10:08
- 3000m: 9:24
- 1500m: 4:30
- 5k: 16:48
- 800: 2:10
Career Highlights: Penn Relays 3k steeple champion, former high school national record holder in the DMR , Olympic trials qualifier in the marathon
Fun Fact: My favorite food is raw oysters.
Liz Sweeney
Date of Birth: September 7, 1978 | High School: Upper Dublin High School (’96) | College: Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia (’00)
Events:
- 800m: 2:16.0
- 1500m: 4:45.20
- 5000m: 17:23
- 5k roads: 17:11
Career Highlights:2000 NCAA Division 1, A-10 Conference Runner up in 5000m, 2015 NJ USATF XC 8K Champion, 5th at 2015 USATF XC Regional Meet, 8th at 2016 USATF Club Nationals 1500m. Occupation: Owner of Bellabandz Headbands, Claims Analyst at American Independent Insurance Company, and mother of two crazy kids.
Fun Fact: Loves Pizza, French Fries and Froyo.
Liz Sweeney
Date of Birth: September 7, 1978 | High School: Upper Dublin High School (’96) | College: Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia (’00)
Events:
- 800m: 2:16.0
- 1500m: 4:45.20
- 5000m: 17:23
- 5k roads: 17:11
Career Highlights:2000 NCAA Division 1, A-10 Conference Runner up in 5000m, 2015 NJ USATF XC 8K Champion, 5th at 2015 USATF XC Regional Meet, 8th at 2016 USATF Club Nationals 1500m. Occupation: Owner of Bellabandz Headbands, Claims Analyst at American Independent Insurance Company, and mother of two crazy kids.
Fun Fact: Loves Pizza, French Fries and Froyo.
Mariah Toussant
Date of Birth: November 6, 1992 | High School: Brooke Point High School (’10) | College: Monmouth University (’16)
Events:
- 100m: 12.10
- 200m: 24.30
- 400m: 57.00
- High Jump: 1.78m
- Long Jump: 6.34m
Career Highlights: 2x NCAA Division I All American, 3x MAAC All Conference Champion, 2x MAAC Most Valuable Player, 1x NEC Most Valuable Player, 2014 MAAC Most Valuable Field Athlete, 2016 USA Nationals qualifier (LJ, HJ), 7th and 9th in LJ and HJ at USA Nationals, Dominican Olympic Athlete, Holds 3 records at Monmouth University, 2x ECAC LJ champion (indoor, outdoor). Occupation: Part time jumps coach.
Fun Fact: I am a vegetarian
Mariah Toussant
Date of Birth: November 6, 1992 | High School: Brooke Point High School (’10) | College: Monmouth University (’16)
Events:
- 100m: 12.10
- 200m: 24.30
- 400m: 57.00
- High Jump: 1.78m
- Long Jump: 6.34m
Career Highlights: 2x NCAA Division I All American, 3x MAAC All Conference Champion, 2x MAAC Most Valuable Player, 1x NEC Most Valuable Player, 2014 MAAC Most Valuable Field Athlete, 2016 USA Nationals qualifier (LJ, HJ), 7th and 9th in LJ and HJ at USA Nationals, Dominican Olympic Athlete, Holds 3 records at Monmouth University, 2x ECAC LJ champion (indoor, outdoor). Occupation: Part time jumps coach.
Fun Fact: I am a vegetarian
Marisa Turner
Date of Birth: February 17, 1994 | High School: Phoenix High School ’12 | College: St. Lawrence University ’16
Events:
- 200m: 25.05
- 400: 55.54
- 400h: 62.93
- 800m: 2:17
- High Jump: 1.72m
Career Highlights: 5x All-American – 2x HJ, 3x 400, 9x NCAA DIII qualifier (400 3x, 4×4 1x, HJ 5x). 18x Liberty League Champion, 11x NYSCTC Champion. Holds 7 individual & 3 relay school records. Indoor & Outdoor Liberty League Field Performer of the Year 2016. USATFCCCA DIII National Athlete of the Week in 2016, Conference Performer of the week 17x. Occupation: Volleyball & Track and Field coach at Phoenix high school
Fun Fact: Has a second degree black belt in karate.
Marisa Turner
Date of Birth: February 17, 1994 | High School: Phoenix High School ’12 | College: St. Lawrence University ’16
Events:
- 200m: 25.05
- 400: 55.54
- 400h: 62.93
- 800m: 2:17
- High Jump: 1.72m
Career Highlights: 5x All-American – 2x HJ, 3x 400, 9x NCAA DIII qualifier (400 3x, 4×4 1x, HJ 5x). 18x Liberty League Champion, 11x NYSCTC Champion. Holds 7 individual & 3 relay school records. Indoor & Outdoor Liberty League Field Performer of the Year 2016. USATFCCCA DIII National Athlete of the Week in 2016, Conference Performer of the week 17x. Occupation: Volleyball & Track and Field coach at Phoenix high school
Fun Fact: Has a second degree black belt in karate.
Matt Gillette
Date of Birth: July 1, 1991 | High School: Parkland HS | College: Shippensburg University
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.48
- 1500m: 3:46.66
- Mile/1600m: 4:03(dmr)
- 3000m: 8:09.33
- 5000m: 14:15.62
- 10,000m: 29:51.45
- 5 mile: 24:25
- 10 mile: 49: 56
- Half Marathon: 64:38
- Marathon: 2:26
Career Highlights: 6 time Division II All-American, 5 time Run for the Diamonds champion, Qualified for 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials.
Fun Fact: I like pizza.
Matt Gillette
Date of Birth: July 1, 1991 | High School: Parkland HS | College: Shippensburg University
Events:
- 800m: 1:52.48
- 1500m: 3:46.66
- Mile/1600m: 4:03(dmr)
- 3000m: 8:09.33
- 5000m: 14:15.62
- 10,000m: 29:51.45
- 5 mile: 24:25
- 10 mile: 49: 56
- Half Marathon: 64:38
- Marathon: 2:26
Career Highlights: 6 time Division II All-American, 5 time Run for the Diamonds champion, Qualified for 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials.
Fun Fact: I like pizza.
Matthew Tholis
Date of Birth: October 2, 1990 | High School: Montgomery High School ’08 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’13
Events:
- Javelin: 70.72m (232′ 0″)
Career Highlights: Division 2 All- America 2012 & 2013. 12th farthest throw in D2 history (70.72m). Division 2 Atlantic Region Scholar Athlete of the Year 2013. Occupation: Graduate Assistant for East Stroudsburg University.
Matthew Tholis
Date of Birth: October 2, 1990 | High School: Montgomery High School ’08 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’13
Events:
- Javelin: 70.72m (232′ 0″)
Career Highlights: Division 2 All- America 2012 & 2013. 12th farthest throw in D2 history (70.72m). Division 2 Atlantic Region Scholar Athlete of the Year 2013. Occupation: Graduate Assistant for East Stroudsburg University.
Meaghan Driscoll
Date of Birth: November 14,1996 | High School: High School Voorhees High School | College: DeSales University
Events:
- 3k: 10:13
- 5k: 17:59
- 10k: 37:21
Career Highlights: 3x MAC conference first team xc, 2x all middle atlantic regional team, D3 National XC team appearance in 2016, USTFCCCA: all region 10k. Occupation: Student Conservation Associate.
Fun Fact: Loves anything outdoors; frontcountry camping enthusiast, kayaks in the ocean.
Meaghan Driscoll
Date of Birth: November 14,1996 | High School: High School Voorhees High School | College: DeSales University
Events:
- 3k: 10:13
- 5k: 17:59
- 10k: 37:21
Career Highlights: 3x MAC conference first team xc, 2x all middle atlantic regional team, D3 National XC team appearance in 2016, USTFCCCA: all region 10k. Occupation: Student Conservation Associate.
Fun Fact: Loves anything outdoors; frontcountry camping enthusiast, kayaks in the ocean.
Melisa "Lisa" Barber
Date of Birth: October 4, 1980 | High School: Montclair HS | College: University of South Carolina
Events:
- 60m: 7.01
- 100m: 10.95
- 200m: 22.37
- 400m: 50.87
Career Highlights: 16 x All-American, 3 x NCAA Champion, 3 x U.S. 60m World Champion. Occupation: Visual Merchandiser for Adore Boutiques; Event Coordination for BTS Events; founder of The Honey Collection jewelry line.
Fun Fact: Through her mom’s entire pregnancy, she didn’t know she was having twins until she came.
Melisa "Lisa" Barber
Date of Birth: October 4, 1980 | High School: Montclair HS | College: University of South Carolina
Events:
- 60m: 7.01
- 100m: 10.95
- 200m: 22.37
- 400m: 50.87
Career Highlights: 16 x All-American, 3 x NCAA Champion, 3 x U.S. 60m World Champion. Occupation: Visual Merchandiser for Adore Boutiques; Event Coordination for BTS Events; founder of The Honey Collection jewelry line.
Fun Fact: Through her mom’s entire pregnancy, she didn’t know she was having twins until she came.
Michael Brazzer
Date of Birth: September 17, 1995 | High School: North Arlington High School | College: Georgian Court University
Events:
- Javelin: 74.04
Career Highlights: 2X NCAA Division II All American, 3 X CACC Field Athlete of the Year, 2018 USATF National Championship 7th Place , 2X USTFCCA East Region Field Athlete of the Year. Occupation: Inventory Specialist, Peloton
Fun Fact: I did not start to throw Javelin until the end of my Junior Year of high school.
Michael Brazzer
Date of Birth: September 17, 1995 | High School: North Arlington High School | College: Georgian Court University
Events:
- Javelin: 74.04
Career Highlights: 2X NCAA Division II All American, 3 X CACC Field Athlete of the Year, 2018 USATF National Championship 7th Place , 2X USTFCCA East Region Field Athlete of the Year. Occupation: Inventory Specialist, Peloton
Fun Fact: I did not start to throw Javelin until the end of my Junior Year of high school.
Michael Columbus
Date of Birth: May 7, 1997 | High School: Saint Joseph High School | College: Rutgers University’
Events:
- 400m: 48.7
- 200m: 22.78
Career Highlights: 2nd place SMR at New Balance Nationals, UNICO Brian Piccolo Student/Athlete award winner. Occupation: Claims Professional at Travelers Insurance
Fun Fact: I rebuilt and race a 1968 GTO race car.
Michael Columbus
Date of Birth: May 7, 1997 | High School: Saint Joseph High School | College: Rutgers University’
Events:
- 400m: 48.7
- 200m: 22.78
Career Highlights: 2nd place SMR at New Balance Nationals, UNICO Brian Piccolo Student/Athlete award winner. Occupation: Claims Professional at Travelers Insurance
Fun Fact: I rebuilt and race a 1968 GTO race car.
Michael Fonder
Date of Birth: April 1, 1986 | High School: River Dell Regional HS | College: The College of New Jersey
Events:
- 5K: 14:36
- Half Marathon: 1:08:35
- Marathon: 2:27:32
Career Highlights: College – All Conference Honors and competed at NCAA’s; Post-College – Won the Harrisburg Marathon (2012), Top NJ finisher at the Boston marathon (2013), Top 25 finish in debut at the Philadelphia Marathon (2011). Occupation: Director of Physical Education and Athletics at the Lewis School of Princeton
Michael Fonder
Date of Birth: April 1, 1986 | High School: River Dell Regional HS | College: The College of New Jersey
Events:
- 5K: 14:36
- Half Marathon: 1:08:35
- Marathon: 2:27:32
Career Highlights: College – All Conference Honors and competed at NCAA’s; Post-College – Won the Harrisburg Marathon (2012), Top NJ finisher at the Boston marathon (2013), Top 25 finish in debut at the Philadelphia Marathon (2011). Occupation: Director of Physical Education and Athletics at the Lewis School of Princeton
Michelle Elizabeth Howell
Events:
- 400m: 55.57
- 800m: 2:02.26
- 1500m: 4:16.72
- Mile: 4:36.43
Career Highlights: 11xASUN conference champion, Jacksonville University program record holder indoor/outdoor 800, 2x all-american 800m, 2019 USA Outdoors semi finalist 800m, 2021 Olympic Trials qualifier 800m.
Fun Fact: I get solicited for feet pics on a regular basis (kidding, but actually). When I was 3 my left leg was run over by a lawn mower.
Michelle Elizabeth Howell
Events:
- 400m: 55.57
- 800m: 2:02.26
- 1500m: 4:16.72
- Mile: 4:36.43
Career Highlights: 11xASUN conference champion, Jacksonville University program record holder indoor/outdoor 800, 2x all-american 800m, 2019 USA Outdoors semi finalist 800m, 2021 Olympic Trials qualifier 800m.
Fun Fact: I get solicited for feet pics on a regular basis (kidding, but actually). When I was 3 my left leg was run over by a lawn mower.
Mikele "Miki" Barber
Date of Birth: October 4, 1980 | High School: Montclair HS | College: University of South Carolina
Career Highlights: HS state champion 400m, 200, state record holder for 17 years, HS National Champion, World Junior team member, 5 x NCAA Champion, 21 x All-American, NCAA Student-Athlete of the Year, 2000 Sydney Olympics 2000 4×400 alternate, 3 x World Championship member, World Championship Gold Medalist 4×100 in Osaka, Pan Am Games Gold Medalist 100m, 2011 bronze medalist, USA Championships 100m. Occupation: Assistant track coach at Pasadena City College, personal trainer, product ambassador, health and beauty blogger.
Fun Fact: loves to cook…and a self-proclaimed “horrible” basketball player
Mikele "Miki" Barber
Date of Birth: October 4, 1980 | High School: Montclair HS | College: University of South Carolina
Career Highlights: HS state champion 400m, 200, state record holder for 17 years, HS National Champion, World Junior team member, 5 x NCAA Champion, 21 x All-American, NCAA Student-Athlete of the Year, 2000 Sydney Olympics 2000 4×400 alternate, 3 x World Championship member, World Championship Gold Medalist 4×100 in Osaka, Pan Am Games Gold Medalist 100m, 2011 bronze medalist, USA Championships 100m. Occupation: Assistant track coach at Pasadena City College, personal trainer, product ambassador, health and beauty blogger.
Fun Fact: loves to cook…and a self-proclaimed “horrible” basketball player
Nate Scales
Date of Birth: November 26, 1990 | High School: Hilliard Darby High School ‘09 | College: Kent State University ‘14
Events:
- 100: 10.51
- 200: 21.63
- 60m: 6.79
Career Highlights: 8x All MAC selection| 2012 MAC champ 4×1 | 10th fastest 60m dash in school history (hangin on by a thread)| 2014 NCAA East Regional Qualifier. Occupation: Assistant Track and Field Coach @ Colgate University
Fun Fact: I have dance video on YouTube.
Nate Scales
Date of Birth: November 26, 1990 | High School: Hilliard Darby High School ‘09 | College: Kent State University ‘14
Events:
- 100: 10.51
- 200: 21.63
- 60m: 6.79
Career Highlights: 8x All MAC selection| 2012 MAC champ 4×1 | 10th fastest 60m dash in school history (hangin on by a thread)| 2014 NCAA East Regional Qualifier. Occupation: Assistant Track and Field Coach @ Colgate University
Fun Fact: I have dance video on YouTube.
Nicolette Mateescu
Date of Birth: June 26, 1994 | High School: South Brunswick High School (2012) | College: Rider University (2016)
Events:
- 3k: 9:58
- 5k: 16:49
- 10k: 34:45
- 8k road: 27:54
- Half Marathon: 1:16
- Marathon: 2:42
Career Highlights: Qualified for the Olympic Trials in first attempt at the marathon. 7th at US 25k Championships. USATF-NJ 5k Champion in 2021. Open Women's USATF-NJ 10k Champion in 2019. Rider University Record Holder in the 3k, 5k and 10k. Rider University Student Athlete of the Year. NCAA D1 East Coast Preliminary Round Qualifier in the 10k.
Fun Fact: My favorite place to run is the streets of Cape May.
Nicolette Mateescu
Date of Birth: June 26, 1994 | High School: South Brunswick High School (2012) | College: Rider University (2016)
Events:
- 3k: 9:58
- 5k: 16:49
- 10k: 34:45
- 8k road: 27:54
- Half Marathon: 1:16
- Marathon: 2:42
Career Highlights: Qualified for the Olympic Trials in first attempt at the marathon. 7th at US 25k Championships. USATF-NJ 5k Champion in 2021. Open Women's USATF-NJ 10k Champion in 2019. Rider University Record Holder in the 3k, 5k and 10k. Rider University Student Athlete of the Year. NCAA D1 East Coast Preliminary Round Qualifier in the 10k.
Fun Fact: My favorite place to run is the streets of Cape May.
Nicole Burlinson
Date of Birth: November 14, 1993 | High School: High School ‘Carmel RC | College: Ursuline College, Notre Dame College, University of Findlay
Events:
- 800m: 2:07.97
- 1500m: 4:36
- 6K XC: 21:28
Career Highlights: 2x NCAA D2 All-American in 800m. Occupation: Director of Operations for XCTF/Program Coordinator for the Office of International Student Services @ Colgate University
Fun Fact: I’m from England!
Nicole Burlinson
Date of Birth: November 14, 1993 | High School: High School ‘Carmel RC | College: Ursuline College, Notre Dame College, University of Findlay
Events:
- 800m: 2:07.97
- 1500m: 4:36
- 6K XC: 21:28
Career Highlights: 2x NCAA D2 All-American in 800m. Occupation: Director of Operations for XCTF/Program Coordinator for the Office of International Student Services @ Colgate University
Fun Fact: I’m from England!
Nate Wojick
Date of Birth: June 19, 1995 | High School: Delaware Valley Regional HS (2013) | College: Gettysburg College (2017), ESU (2018)
Events:
- 400m: 49.1
- 800m: 1:51.1
- Mile: 4:17
- 8k: 27:01
Career Highlights: Won Centennial Conference title in 800m, East Stroudsburg University Record Holder in outdoor 800m and 4x800m. Occupation: PCA at Hunterdon Medical Center, Going to physician’s assistant school
Fun Fact: I didn’t start running the 800m until college; B.S. in Biology; Always have a good sense of humor.
Nate Wojick
Date of Birth: June 19, 1995 | High School: Delaware Valley Regional HS (2013) | College: Gettysburg College (2017), ESU (2018)
Events:
- 400m: 49.1
- 800m: 1:51.1
- Mile: 4:17
- 8k: 27:01
Career Highlights: Won Centennial Conference title in 800m, East Stroudsburg University Record Holder in outdoor 800m and 4x800m. Occupation: PCA at Hunterdon Medical Center, Going to physician’s assistant school
Fun Fact: I didn’t start running the 800m until college; B.S. in Biology; Always have a good sense of humor.
Ordine Belot
Date of Birth: April 28, 1994 | High School: Kellenberg Memorial High School (’12) | College: University of Connecticut (’16)
Events:
- Triple Jump: 13.14m
- Long Jump: 6.01m
- 100m Hurdles: 14.18
- 60m Hurdles: 8.75
Career Highlights:3x American Athletic Conference Champion in Triple Jump, Qualified for NCAA Indoor Championship for Triple Jump. Occupation: Entrepreneur and Student
Fun Fact: Creating an athletic school in Haiti.
Ordine Belot
Date of Birth: April 28, 1994 | High School: Kellenberg Memorial High School (’12) | College: University of Connecticut (’16)
Events:
- Triple Jump: 13.14m
- Long Jump: 6.01m
- 100m Hurdles: 14.18
- 60m Hurdles: 8.75
Career Highlights:3x American Athletic Conference Champion in Triple Jump, Qualified for NCAA Indoor Championship for Triple Jump. Occupation: Entrepreneur and Student
Fun Fact: Creating an athletic school in Haiti.
Olivia Baker
Date of Birth: June 12, 1996 | High School: Columbia High School | College: Stanford University
Events:
- 100m: 11.64
- 200m: 23.95
- 400m: 52.46
- 800m: 2:00.08
Career Highlights: 7-time NCAA first team All-American while at Stanford. 4th at 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships in the 800m. Occupation: Professional Runner
Fun Fact: I’ve been known to ride a unicycle from time to time.
Olivia Baker
Date of Birth: June 12, 1996 | High School: Columbia High School | College: Stanford University
Events:
- 100m: 11.64
- 200m: 23.95
- 400m: 52.46
- 800m: 2:00.08
Career Highlights: 7-time NCAA first team All-American while at Stanford. 4th at 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships in the 800m. Occupation: Professional Runner
Fun Fact: I’ve been known to ride a unicycle from time to time.
Peter Girardi
Date of Birth: February 12, 1996 | High School: Cicero-North Syracuse (2014) | College: St. John Fisher College (2018)
Events:
- 400IH: 50.27
- 400m: 47.35
- 110HH: 14.08
Career Highlights: 2xUSATF Outdoor Semifinalist (400H), 2018 DIII National Champion (400H), 6xDIII All-American
Fun Fact: My favorite food is chicken parm
Peter Girardi
Date of Birth: February 12, 1996 | High School: Cicero-North Syracuse (2014) | College: St. John Fisher College (2018)
Events:
- 400IH: 50.27
- 400m: 47.35
- 110HH: 14.08
Career Highlights: 2xUSATF Outdoor Semifinalist (400H), 2018 DIII National Champion (400H), 6xDIII All-American
Fun Fact: My favorite food is chicken parm
Peter Roach
Date of Birth: August 18, 1990 | High School: Elkhart Memorial HS (’09) | College: Cornell University (’14)
Events:
- Pole Vault: 5.30m (17′ 4.5″)
Career Highlights: 2012 Outdoor Ivy League Champion, 5-time individual scorer in Ivy League Track and Field Championships, 3 time NCAA DI Regional Qualifier, Cornell School Record Holder. Occupation: Quality Assurance Manager at Citymaps
Fun Fact: He enjoys any type of board under his feet, be it a longboard, a wakeboard, a surfboard, a snowboard, etc.
Peter Roach
Date of Birth: August 18, 1990 | High School: Elkhart Memorial HS (’09) | College: Cornell University (’14)
Events:
- Pole Vault: 5.30m (17′ 4.5″)
Career Highlights: 2012 Outdoor Ivy League Champion, 5-time individual scorer in Ivy League Track and Field Championships, 3 time NCAA DI Regional Qualifier, Cornell School Record Holder. Occupation: Quality Assurance Manager at Citymaps
Fun Fact: He enjoys any type of board under his feet, be it a longboard, a wakeboard, a surfboard, a snowboard, etc.
Renee Bryski
Date of Birth: December 2, 1990 | High School: Montgomery High School 2009 | College: Saint Peter’s University 2013 (B.A.), Seton Hall University 2016 (M.S. OT)
Events:
- Heptathlon: 4964
- Pentathlon: 3448
- 60H: 8.62
- 60: 7.94
- 55H: 8.46
- 100H: 14.17
- 200: 25.08
- LJ: 5.70m
- HJ: 1.61m
- JT: 32.62m
- SP: 10.77m
- 800: 2:22
Career Highlights: 2012 & 2013 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) 60H champion, 2013-2016 MAAC 60H record holder, Awarded 2013 “Woman of the Year” by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and NJ Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW), Saint Peter’s University Track and Field team captain, Awarded the 2012-2013 Saint Peter’s University Female Student-Athlete of the Year, 2012-13 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) 60m hurdle, 100m hurdle, and heptathlon qualifier, 2013 ECAC 4th place finisher in the heptathlon, Saint Peter’s University school record holder in the pentathlon, heptathlon & 60H; Top point scorer for Saint Peter’s University Indoor MAAC Championships;Montgomery High School record holder in the 100H & 4×55 shuttle hurdles, 2009 National Scholastic Indoor Championships (NSIC) 4×55 shuttle hurdle relay All-American finishers. Occupation: Occupational Therapist (MS, OTR/L) & Unified Track and Field Coach
Fun Fact: She loves to dirtbike and snowboard!
Renee Bryski
Date of Birth: December 2, 1990 | High School: Montgomery High School 2009 | College: Saint Peter’s University 2013 (B.A.), Seton Hall University 2016 (M.S. OT)
Events:
- Heptathlon: 4964
- Pentathlon: 3448
- 60H: 8.62
- 60: 7.94
- 55H: 8.46
- 100H: 14.17
- 200: 25.08
- LJ: 5.70m
- HJ: 1.61m
- JT: 32.62m
- SP: 10.77m
- 800: 2:22
Career Highlights: 2012 & 2013 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) 60H champion, 2013-2016 MAAC 60H record holder, Awarded 2013 “Woman of the Year” by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and NJ Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW), Saint Peter’s University Track and Field team captain, Awarded the 2012-2013 Saint Peter’s University Female Student-Athlete of the Year, 2012-13 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) 60m hurdle, 100m hurdle, and heptathlon qualifier, 2013 ECAC 4th place finisher in the heptathlon, Saint Peter’s University school record holder in the pentathlon, heptathlon & 60H; Top point scorer for Saint Peter’s University Indoor MAAC Championships;Montgomery High School record holder in the 100H & 4×55 shuttle hurdles, 2009 National Scholastic Indoor Championships (NSIC) 4×55 shuttle hurdle relay All-American finishers. Occupation: Occupational Therapist (MS, OTR/L) & Unified Track and Field Coach
Fun Fact: She loves to dirtbike and snowboard!
Ricardo Garcia
Date of Birth: July 1, 1989 | High School: Union Hill H.S. | College: Kean University
Events:
- 200m: 22.5
- 400m: 48.5
- 800m: 1:53.60
- 5k: 16:33
Career Highlights: 400IH Hudson County Champion, NJCAA D3 All-American, 4x800m USATF Club National Champion. Occupation: Health & Physical Education Teacher
Fun Fact: He can make a mean quesadilla!
Ricardo Garcia
Date of Birth: July 1, 1989 | High School: Union Hill H.S. | College: Kean University
Events:
- 200m: 22.5
- 400m: 48.5
- 800m: 1:53.60
- 5k: 16:33
Career Highlights: 400IH Hudson County Champion, NJCAA D3 All-American, 4x800m USATF Club National Champion. Occupation: Health & Physical Education Teacher
Fun Fact: He can make a mean quesadilla!
Robert Downs
Date of Birth: August 17, 1994 | High School: High School Mastery Charter- Pickett Campus’ | College: Texas A&M University- Kingsville ‘
Events:
- 800m: 1:46.46
Career Highlights: 1x USA Finalist, 1x NJCAA National Champion, 2 X Division 2 NCAA All American
Fun Fact: As soon as I came back home to Philly and transitioned to professional track 3 months ago with my new coach Derek Thompson, I dropped my 800 pr by two seconds in the span of 2 months.
Robert Downs
Date of Birth: August 17, 1994 | High School: High School Mastery Charter- Pickett Campus’ | College: Texas A&M University- Kingsville ‘
Events:
- 800m: 1:46.46
Career Highlights: 1x USA Finalist, 1x NJCAA National Champion, 2 X Division 2 NCAA All American
Fun Fact: As soon as I came back home to Philly and transitioned to professional track 3 months ago with my new coach Derek Thompson, I dropped my 800 pr by two seconds in the span of 2 months.
Robert Garvey
Date of Birth: November 28, 1994 | High School: High School Caesar Rodney High School (DE) ’13 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’17
Events:
- 200m: 22.50
- 400m: 48.7
Career Highlights:ESU 4×400 School Record Holder, PSAC All-Conference, NCAA II Provisional Qualifier. Occupation: Tax Accountant.
Fun Fact: I Snowboard, play racquetball, & started out as a triple jumper in track.
Robert Garvey
Date of Birth: November 28, 1994 | High School: High School Caesar Rodney High School (DE) ’13 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’17
Events:
- 200m: 22.50
- 400m: 48.7
Career Highlights:ESU 4×400 School Record Holder, PSAC All-Conference, NCAA II Provisional Qualifier. Occupation: Tax Accountant.
Fun Fact: I Snowboard, play racquetball, & started out as a triple jumper in track.
Robert Moise
Date of Birth: October 29, 1990 | High School: Stranahan High School (2008) | College: Nova Southeastern University (2013)
Events:
- 100m: 10:51
- 200m: 20.78
Career Highlights: Haitian National Record Holder in the SMR, 2018 NACAC Semifinalist. Penn Relays USA vs The World Competitor. Occupation: Entrepreneur/ MLB Agent
Fun Fact: Has produced films that will be sold in Walmart and Redbox.
Robert Moise
Date of Birth: October 29, 1990 | High School: Stranahan High School (2008) | College: Nova Southeastern University (2013)
Events:
- 100m: 10:51
- 200m: 20.78
Career Highlights: Haitian National Record Holder in the SMR, 2018 NACAC Semifinalist. Penn Relays USA vs The World Competitor. Occupation: Entrepreneur/ MLB Agent
Fun Fact: Has produced films that will be sold in Walmart and Redbox.
Robyn Evangelist
Date of Birth: May 5, 1989 | High School: Mainland Regional High School | College: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Events:
- 1500m: 4:33
- 800m: 2:14
- 1000m: 3:01
- Mile (indoor): 5:03
- 5k (track): 17:53
- 5k (road): 18:07
Career Highlights: High School: 2-time Atlantic County 800m champion (2005, 2007), 1st Team All-Conference Cross Country (2006), Track (2007), 2nd Team All-Conference Cross Country (2004, 2005), Track (2005, 2006), Honorable Mention All-Conference Track (2004). College: Broke 12 school records for indoor/outdoor track combined during collegiate career at Stockton (6 individual, 6 relay), Second-Team All-Conference Indoor Track (2008-2009, 2009-2010), Second-Team All-Conference Outdoor Track (2009-2010), First-Team All-Conference Cross Country (2009, 2010), First-Team All-Conference Indoor Track (2010-2011), First-Team All-Conference Outdoor Track (2011), NJAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year (2011), DIII ECAC Qualifier (multiple events from 2008-2011 – Indoor and Outdoor Track), 2011 NCAA DIII 1500m qualifier, outdoor track. Occupation: Teacher
Fun Fact: I eat the same thing the night before and the morning of each race. I also wear the same outfit/hairstyle the day of a race.
Robyn Evangelist
Date of Birth: May 5, 1989 | High School: Mainland Regional High School | College: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Events:
- 1500m: 4:33
- 800m: 2:14
- 1000m: 3:01
- Mile (indoor): 5:03
- 5k (track): 17:53
- 5k (road): 18:07
Career Highlights: High School: 2-time Atlantic County 800m champion (2005, 2007), 1st Team All-Conference Cross Country (2006), Track (2007), 2nd Team All-Conference Cross Country (2004, 2005), Track (2005, 2006), Honorable Mention All-Conference Track (2004). College: Broke 12 school records for indoor/outdoor track combined during collegiate career at Stockton (6 individual, 6 relay), Second-Team All-Conference Indoor Track (2008-2009, 2009-2010), Second-Team All-Conference Outdoor Track (2009-2010), First-Team All-Conference Cross Country (2009, 2010), First-Team All-Conference Indoor Track (2010-2011), First-Team All-Conference Outdoor Track (2011), NJAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year (2011), DIII ECAC Qualifier (multiple events from 2008-2011 – Indoor and Outdoor Track), 2011 NCAA DIII 1500m qualifier, outdoor track. Occupation: Teacher
Fun Fact: I eat the same thing the night before and the morning of each race. I also wear the same outfit/hairstyle the day of a race.
Ryan McGorty
Date of Birth: December 2nd, 1996 | High School: Chantilly High school VA (’15) | College: The College of William and Mary (’19)
Events:
- 1500m: 3:44
- Mile: 4:04
- 3000m: 8:13
- 5000m: 14:10
Career Highlights: CAA 1500 Conference Champion, 4 x IC4A Indoor Qualifier, 4 x IC4A Outdoor Qualifier, 3 x NCAA East Regional Qualifier, 1 x NCAA Championship Qualifier. Occupation: Marketing Associate for Spark Foundry
Fun Fact: I’m trying to read 100 books this year.
Ryan McGorty
Date of Birth: December 2nd, 1996 | High School: Chantilly High school VA (’15) | College: The College of William and Mary (’19)
Events:
- 1500m: 3:44
- Mile: 4:04
- 3000m: 8:13
- 5000m: 14:10
Career Highlights: CAA 1500 Conference Champion, 4 x IC4A Indoor Qualifier, 4 x IC4A Outdoor Qualifier, 3 x NCAA East Regional Qualifier, 1 x NCAA Championship Qualifier. Occupation: Marketing Associate for Spark Foundry
Fun Fact: I’m trying to read 100 books this year.
Sadiki White
Date of Birth: February 6, 1991 | High School: Allentown High School | College: LSU
Events:
- 800m: 1:47.32
- 1500m: 3:52.89
Career Highlights: 2010 All-SEC first team, DI NCAA National Championship Semi-Finalist, 2012 NACAC Finalist, 2016 Jamaica Olympic Trials runner-up. Occupation: Restaurateur
Fun Fact: He shares the same birthday as Bob Marley
Sadiki White
Date of Birth: February 6, 1991 | High School: Allentown High School | College: LSU
Events:
- 800m: 1:47.32
- 1500m: 3:52.89
Career Highlights: 2010 All-SEC first team, DI NCAA National Championship Semi-Finalist, 2012 NACAC Finalist, 2016 Jamaica Olympic Trials runner-up. Occupation: Restaurateur
Fun Fact: He shares the same birthday as Bob Marley
Samantha Young
Date of Birth: May 3, 1996 | High School: Pleasant Valley High School ’14 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’18 and ‘19
Events:
- 800m: 2:20.84
- 1500m: 4:43
- Mile: 5:08
- 3k: 10:20
- 5k: 18:18
Career Highlights: USTFCCCA All-Atlantic Region selection in 1500, XC All-PSAC 2x, XC All-Atlantic Region 1x, 4×800 and DMR school record team
Fun Fact: I vlog sometimes.
Samantha Young
Date of Birth: May 3, 1996 | High School: Pleasant Valley High School ’14 | College: East Stroudsburg University ’18 and ‘19
Events:
- 800m: 2:20.84
- 1500m: 4:43
- Mile: 5:08
- 3k: 10:20
- 5k: 18:18
Career Highlights: USTFCCCA All-Atlantic Region selection in 1500, XC All-PSAC 2x, XC All-Atlantic Region 1x, 4×800 and DMR school record team
Fun Fact: I vlog sometimes.
Sean Donohue
Date of Birth: December 7, 1990 | High School: Matawan Regional High School (’09) | College: Rider University (’13)
Events:
- Mile: 4:24
- 5,000m: 14:46
- 10,000m: 30:31
- Half Marathon 1:09:25
- Marathon 2:34:39
Career Highlights: Competed in 4 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships for Rider University including the highest team finish in school history, Runner up in the 2011 MAAC Conference 10K and 10th in the IC4A 10K Championship, Part of Two Outdoor Track and Field MAAC Team Championships (2011)(2013) at Rider University including the schools first ever, 2015 Philadelphia Marathon 30th Place Overall Finish in 2:34, 2016 NJ Half Marathon 2nd Place Finish in 1:09:25. Occupation: Entrepreneur, Start Up Cofounder, Marketing and Business Development Manager
Fun Fact: He has an incurable Addiction to Donuts.
Sean Donohue
Date of Birth: December 7, 1990 | High School: Matawan Regional High School (’09) | College: Rider University (’13)
Events:
- Mile: 4:24
- 5,000m: 14:46
- 10,000m: 30:31
- Half Marathon 1:09:25
- Marathon 2:34:39
Career Highlights: Competed in 4 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships for Rider University including the highest team finish in school history, Runner up in the 2011 MAAC Conference 10K and 10th in the IC4A 10K Championship, Part of Two Outdoor Track and Field MAAC Team Championships (2011)(2013) at Rider University including the schools first ever, 2015 Philadelphia Marathon 30th Place Overall Finish in 2:34, 2016 NJ Half Marathon 2nd Place Finish in 1:09:25. Occupation: Entrepreneur, Start Up Cofounder, Marketing and Business Development Manager
Fun Fact: He has an incurable Addiction to Donuts.
Sean Stetler
Date of Birth: April 9, 1989 | High School: Central Bucks South (2007) | College: Shippensburg University (2011)
Events:
- 800m: 1:54.6
- Mile: 4:09
- 3k: 8:24
- 5k: 14:27
- 8k: 24:35
- 10k: 29:44
- Half Marathon: 68:18
Career Highlights: Won PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) titles in 3k-5k-10k, Qualified for NCAA D2 National Championship in 10k (2011), Shippensburg University Record Holder in outdoor 3000m. Occupation: High school social studies teacher and track coach
Fun Fact: Has a masters degree in International Relations; traveled to 16 countries and speaks some Mandarin and Spanish.
Sean Stetler
Date of Birth: April 9, 1989 | High School: Central Bucks South (2007) | College: Shippensburg University (2011)
Events:
- 800m: 1:54.6
- Mile: 4:09
- 3k: 8:24
- 5k: 14:27
- 8k: 24:35
- 10k: 29:44
- Half Marathon: 68:18
Career Highlights: Won PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) titles in 3k-5k-10k, Qualified for NCAA D2 National Championship in 10k (2011), Shippensburg University Record Holder in outdoor 3000m. Occupation: High school social studies teacher and track coach
Fun Fact: Has a masters degree in International Relations; traveled to 16 countries and speaks some Mandarin and Spanish.
Shane Green
Date of Birth: February 14, 1992 | High school: Erasmus Hall | College: Coppin State University
Events:
- 100m: 10.88
- LJ: 7.40m
- TJ: 15.85m
- 60m: 6.96
Career Highlights: Current school record holder for the triple jump 1x Meac champion 1x IC4a champion. 4x NCAA d1 regional qualifier. NCAA championship qualifier / 2nd team all American. Occupation: Supervisor/ contractual worker for the state of Maryland at the department of mental health working with kids from ages 14 and up.
Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast through college and didn’t start running until I was 23.
Shane Green
Date of Birth: February 14, 1992 | High school: Erasmus Hall | College: Coppin State University
Events:
- 100m: 10.88
- LJ: 7.40m
- TJ: 15.85m
- 60m: 6.96
Career Highlights: Current school record holder for the triple jump 1x Meac champion 1x IC4a champion. 4x NCAA d1 regional qualifier. NCAA championship qualifier / 2nd team all American. Occupation: Supervisor/ contractual worker for the state of Maryland at the department of mental health working with kids from ages 14 and up.
Fun Fact: I was a competitive gymnast through college and didn’t start running until I was 23.
Stephen Rathbun
Date of Birth: August 31, 1992 | High School: Cicero-North Syracuse High School ‘10 | College: Syracuse University ’14
Events:
- 5k: 15:18
- 10k: 31:48
- Half-Marathon: 1:09:48
- Chocolate Milk Mile: 5:32
Career Highlights: 2019 Cherry Blossom 10k Champion, 2019 Firecracker 4 Miler Champion, 2xTop 50 finisher at Utica Boilermaker, Founder of the Syracuse University Running Club. Occupation: Global Merchandise Manager at the Rockport Group
Fun Fact: Unanimous choice for Best Dancer in the Club and Best Hair in the Club.
Stephen Rathbun
Date of Birth: August 31, 1992 | High School: Cicero-North Syracuse High School ‘10 | College: Syracuse University ’14
Events:
- 5k: 15:18
- 10k: 31:48
- Half-Marathon: 1:09:48
- Chocolate Milk Mile: 5:32
Career Highlights: 2019 Cherry Blossom 10k Champion, 2019 Firecracker 4 Miler Champion, 2xTop 50 finisher at Utica Boilermaker, Founder of the Syracuse University Running Club. Occupation: Global Merchandise Manager at the Rockport Group
Fun Fact: Unanimous choice for Best Dancer in the Club and Best Hair in the Club.
Tommy Sippie
Date of Birth: February 16, 1993 | High School: Toms River High School South11′ | College: Lynchburg College 14′, Nazareth College 16′
Events:
- 200m: 21.7
- 400m: 47.61
Career Highlights: 2014 D3 Indoor National Champion, Placed 5th at the 2016 outdoor nationals, 2x All-American, 5x ODAC champion, 6x Empire8 champion, 5x NY state champion, 2016 ECAC champion (400m), 4x NCAA Qualifier (400m).
Fun Fact: He was a pole-vaulter in high school.
Tommy Sippie
Date of Birth: February 16, 1993 | High School: Toms River High School South11′ | College: Lynchburg College 14′, Nazareth College 16′
Events:
- 200m: 21.7
- 400m: 47.61
Career Highlights: 2014 D3 Indoor National Champion, Placed 5th at the 2016 outdoor nationals, 2x All-American, 5x ODAC champion, 6x Empire8 champion, 5x NY state champion, 2016 ECAC champion (400m), 4x NCAA Qualifier (400m).
Fun Fact: He was a pole-vaulter in high school.
Tyler Melius
Date of Birth: November 19, 1992 | High School: Central Cambria High School (’11) | College: Slippery Rock University (’15)
Events:
- 800m: 1.54.87
- 1500m: 3.55.68
- Mile: 4.14.58
- 5000m: 14:50.45
- 8000m: 25:22
Career Highlights: 3x Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Track Champion, SRU Record Holder (Indoor 4×800, Outdoor 4×800), PSAC Conference Meet Record Holder (Outdoor 4×800), PSAC Top-10 Athlete Honoree (Indoor Track & Outdoor Track). Occupation: Safety Coordinator at ArcelorMittal, Assistant Track/XC Coach At Ursinus College Fun
Fun Fact: Probably the best CrossFit athlete that doesn’t constantly talk about how great CrossFit is
Tyler Melius
Date of Birth: November 19, 1992 | High School: Central Cambria High School (’11) | College: Slippery Rock University (’15)
Events:
- 800m: 1.54.87
- 1500m: 3.55.68
- Mile: 4.14.58
- 5000m: 14:50.45
- 8000m: 25:22
Career Highlights: 3x Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Track Champion, SRU Record Holder (Indoor 4×800, Outdoor 4×800), PSAC Conference Meet Record Holder (Outdoor 4×800), PSAC Top-10 Athlete Honoree (Indoor Track & Outdoor Track). Occupation: Safety Coordinator at ArcelorMittal, Assistant Track/XC Coach At Ursinus College Fun
Fun Fact: Probably the best CrossFit athlete that doesn’t constantly talk about how great CrossFit is
Tyrone Ross
Date of Birth: August 2, 1979 | High School: Metuchen HS | College: Seton Hall
Events:
- 400m: 45.93
Career Highlights: Big East Champion, All-East IC4A, two-time outdoor MOC Champion in 400m. HS National Champion in 4×400. Occupation: Financial adviser
Fun Fact: Due to his work schedule, Tyrone trains every morning at 4:00am.
Tyrone Ross
Date of Birth: August 2, 1979 | High School: Metuchen HS | College: Seton Hall
Events:
- 400m: 45.93
Career Highlights: Big East Champion, All-East IC4A, two-time outdoor MOC Champion in 400m. HS National Champion in 4×400. Occupation: Financial adviser
Fun Fact: Due to his work schedule, Tyrone trains every morning at 4:00am.
Ugonna S. Ndu
Date of Birth: June 27, 1991 | High School: Union HS (’09) | College: University of Florida(’10-’15)
Events:
- 400mH: 56.12
- 100mH: 13.04
Career Highlights: Career Highlights: 5 time NCAA DI All-American 4×400, NCAA DI All-American 400mh (5th place), Nigerian National Champion 100mh(2013) & Runner Up 400mH, 2013 World championship & CWG qualifier
Fun Fact: She hates insects!
Ugonna S. Ndu
Date of Birth: June 27, 1991 | High School: Union HS (’09) | College: University of Florida(’10-’15)
Events:
- 400mH: 56.12
- 100mH: 13.04
Career Highlights: Career Highlights: 5 time NCAA DI All-American 4×400, NCAA DI All-American 400mh (5th place), Nigerian National Champion 100mh(2013) & Runner Up 400mH, 2013 World championship & CWG qualifier
Fun Fact: She hates insects!
Yakabu Ibrahim
Date of Birth: July 24, 1995 | High School: Franklin High School 13′ | College: Southern Connecticut State University
Events:
- 60m Hurdles: 7.88
- 110m Hurdles: 13.87
Career Highlights: 2x HS All America, NJ state champ, 5x NCAA D2 All American, 7x Northeast 10 champion,2014 IAAF World Junior Championships Qualifier, 5x New England champ. Club record holder in 110 hurdles. Occupation: assistant track coach
Fun Fact: Loves rock.
Yakabu Ibrahim
Date of Birth: July 24, 1995 | High School: Franklin High School 13′ | College: Southern Connecticut State University
Events:
- 60m Hurdles: 7.88
- 110m Hurdles: 13.87
Career Highlights: 2x HS All America, NJ state champ, 5x NCAA D2 All American, 7x Northeast 10 champion,2014 IAAF World Junior Championships Qualifier, 5x New England champ. Club record holder in 110 hurdles. Occupation: assistant track coach
Fun Fact: Loves rock.