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Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

2013 Men's Cross Country Roster

John Carrell

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  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Westminster, Calif.
  • High School La Quinta High School
  • Previous School Cal State Fullerton

Biography


In 2013 Track and Field: Registered the team's top 1,500-meter time of the season while ranking second to his brother Ryan in both the 3,000- and 5,000-meter events... On April 13 at Pomona Pitzer, he posted a time of 3:56.42 in the 1,500-meter race... That mark is just six seconds shy of landing in the Broncos' all-time top 10.

At Cal State Fullerton: Served as the captain of CSUF's cross country team in 2011 and earned the program's Runner of the Year honor... Finished the 2011 NCAA Division I West Region Championships with a 31:40 mark through the 10,000-meter course... Placed 23rd at the 2011 Big West Conference Championships with a time of 24:45.3, the top mark for the Titans' squad... Also competed in track and field, setting a new 5,000-meter personal best at 14:31.

High School: A 2009 graduate of La Quinta High School... Set the program's three-mile record at 14:58... In both 2007 and 2008, he advanced as a CIF State Championship Individual Qualifier and also captured Garden Grove League Cross Country titles... Collected All-Orange County First Team recognition in 2008... Become the Garden Grove League record holder for the 1,600-meter event in 2007.

Personal: Son of Holly and Richard Carrell... His twin brother Ryan also competes on the Broncos' cross country and track and field teams... Has an older sister named Claire... Kinesiology major... Enjoys gossipping, shopping and personal time... Favorite pro athlete is Mo Farah... Favorite pro team is the Los Angeles Clippers... Aspires to be a college coach.

Historical Player Information

  • 2012Junior

  • 2013Senior