2016 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
AS A JUNIOR (2015)
Competed in six indoor meets and 11 outdoor meets…Placed third in the 800m at the GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships (1:53.21), WSU Cougar Indoor (1:55.73), and SPU Final Qualifier (1:53.35)…Placed third in the 1500m at the John Knight Twilight (3:57.86)…Finished fifth in the 1500m at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships (3:54.80)…Season-best times included 1:53.21 in the 800m and 3:51.76 in the 1500m.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014)
Competed in three indoor meets and six outdoor meets…Finished third in the 800m at both the Mt. Hood Track & Field Festival (1:56.15) and OSU High Performance (1:56.02)…Placed fourth in the 800m at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships (1:54.07)…Season-best times included 1:53.47 in the 800m, 4:02.91 in the 1500m, and 4:23.80 in the mile.
AS A FRESHMAN (2013)
Competed in four indoor meets and 11 outdoor meets…Finished third in the distance medley relay at the GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships…Placed third in the 1500m at the Wildcat Open (4:07.57)…Placed fifth in the 1500m at the Pacific Twilight (3:58.80)…Placed seventh in the 1500m at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships (3:59.15)…Season-best times included 1:59.74 in the 800m, 3:58.80 in the 1500m, and 4:24.12 in the mile.
PRIOR TO WOU
2012 graduate of Summit High School…Lettered four years in cross country and track and field…Received all-league honors in cross country (2010, 2011) and in track and field (2011, 2012)…Career best times include 1:53 in the 800m and 3:57 in the 1500m.
PERSONAL
Born in Tucson, Arizona…Majoring in exercise science…Parents are Cindy and Charlie…Has one sister named Mackenzie.
OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Sammynaff
On road trips items I always bring: My snuggie
Favorite practice drill/exercise: Hurdle drills
Favorite book: Sam I Am
Favorite athlete: Zach Holloway
Favorite food: Anything breakfast
Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favorite movie: Cool Runnings
Person I admire most: Mom and Dad
Historical Player Information
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2014Sophomore
Middle Distance
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2015Junior
Middle Distance
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2016Senior
Middle Distance
