2013 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
SPU cross country: Did not compete as a freshman in 2012.
Mahtomedi High School: Placed 11th in the 1600 meters and 13th in the 3200 as a senior in 2012 at the section 4AA finals. … Ran 11th in the 3200 at the section 4AA finals in 2011. … Three-time All-Classic Suburban Conference in cross country. … As a junior in 2011, led team to first-ever conference title.
Personal: Benjamin Alexander Mennell. … Born July 15, 1994. … Biochemistry major. … Stepmom attended SPU, and (as of fall 2012) has two cousins attending.
Fun facts: Also has done baseball, basketball, skiing and hockey. … if not for cross country and track, would focus on skiing or basketball. … Favorite sports to watch are hockey and Duke University men’s basketball. … Was attracted to SPU in part because of the city, and in part “because it’s not as cold as Minnesota. … Dumbest movie he has ever seen is “Jaws.” … Book he just couldn’t put down was the Bible. … Favorite junk food – and favorite healthy food – is Peache O’s. … Favorite sports team is Duke men’s basketball. … Favorite athlete is J.J. Redick when he was at Duke. … Has been to 49 of the 50 states (except Ohio). … If he could be any action hero, it would be Spiderman “because it would be fun to climb walls.” … In 10 years, plans to be practicing dentistry.
