2026 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
2026 Freshman | Cal Poly Pomona
- Set a career-best and season-best 10,000-meter time of 30:52.91 at the Mt. SAC Relays, placing second.
- Recorded a career-best and season-best 5,000-meter time of 14:56.67 at the APU Franson Last Chance meet.
- Placed third in the 5,000 meters at the Mangrum Invitational with a time of 14:56.82.
- Competed in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter events during the 2026 outdoor season.
- His runner-up finish at the Mt. SAC Relays was his top individual result of the season.
High School
- A 2025 graduate of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
- Competed at CIF State Cross Country Championships in 2024
- Competed at CIF Prelims for Track in 2025
Personal
- Majoring in Technology and Operations Management
- Aspires to work in sports management or the sports industry
- Son of Yvette and Richard D’Elia
- Has one brother – James D’Elia
- Favorite TV shows are Suits, Friends, and Ted Lasso
- Favorite movie is The Godfather Part II
- Favorite music artists are are Djo, The Beatles and Maroon 5
- Favorite pro sports teams are the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, and Buffalo Bills
- Favorite pro athletes are Derek Jeter, Josh Allen, and Jalen Brunson
