2020 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Personal: Rory John McClelland. ... Exercise Science major.
Fun facts: Has been running for five years prior to arriving at SPU. Took up the sport in part because his dad's running and triathlon background. ... Also has done soccer, swimming, football, and biking. The early-morning wake-up calls for swim practice factored into his dropping that sport and taking up running. ... Favorite course is at Fort Steilacoom, south of Tacoma. ... If not for cross country, would focus on triathlons "because I love the accumulation of three rigorous sports coming together to make one." ... Favorite sport to watch is English Premier League soccer. ... Dumbest movie he ever saw was "Wedding Crashers." ... Books he just couldn't put down were any in the "Ranger's Apprentice series. ... Favorite junk food is gelato. ... Favorite TV program is "The Game of Thrones." ... His dream car is a Bentley. ... Loves to shop for running shoes. ... Favorite sports team is Manchester United. ... Favorite athletes are Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas, American middle distance runner Emma Coburn, British distance runner Mo Farah, triathlete brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. ... Easiest subject in school is English. ... Toughest subject is math. ... His pre-race rituals are to pray the night before, and to put on his left sock first, then his right sock. ... If he could invite anyone to dinner, it would be former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson "because he is a Man U legend and the most successful sporting coach in the history of soccer." He would serve a dinner of Ferguson's choice. ... If he could be any action hero, he would be Batman "because he is really cool and has nice cars." ... His friends call him Roach. ... In 10 years, plans to be working in physical therapy or some other type of medical field in Europe helping athletes and non-athletes get healthy. ... Was born in Essex, England, then lived in Monfalcone, Italy, for eight years, followed by four years in Gronigen, Netherlands.
