2014 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
SPU: One year with the program.
Freshman (2013): INDOOR – Ran the 3000 meters twice, breaking the 10-minute mark on Feb. 10 at the UW Indoor Open with a 9:56.48. ... Ran the mile once. OUTDOOR – Competed in four different events over the course of six meets, ranging from 1500 to 10,000. ... Top finishes were 14th in the 10,000 at the UPS Outdoor Preview on March 2, and 14th in the 3000 at the Western Wshington Twilight on April 26, the latter with a PR of 9:44.78.
Shorewood High School: Went to the state cross country meet as a sophomore and again as a senior.
Personal: Colin Jay Wilkins. ... Born March 31, 1993. ... Electrical engineering major. ... His mom is an SPU alumni and currently works in the school's Mailing Services department.
Fun facts: Has been running since age 7. ... Soccer was always his primary sport. Also played basetball and basketball. Swam for two years at Shorewood. ... Favorite sport to watch is soccer, but follows all Seattle teams closely. ... Books he just couldn't put down were "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series. ... Favorite junk foods are baked goods, particularly chocolate cake. ... Favorite healthy food is ... "Does lasagna count?" ... Favorite TV program is "24." ... Favorite sports team is the Seattle Sounders. ... His dream car is a Porsche. ... In 10 years, hopes to be playing lots of soccer, doing lots of running, and be working as an engineer with renewable energy or with sports.
INDOOR PERSONAL BESTS
Mile: 4:55.86 (2013)
3000: 9:56.48 (2013)
OUTDOOR PERSONAL BESTS
1500: 4:35.94 (2013)
3000: 9:44.78 (2013)
5000: 17:17.50 (2013)
10,000: 36:05.09 (2013)
