TFRRS - Brandon Cruz
AS A JUNIOR (2020)
Competed in three indoor meets and a pair of outdoor meets during the COVID-19 shortened season … posted a pair of top-20 finishes … posted a PR in the mile at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational while taking 13
th in 5:02.12 … had a PR in the 800m at the 2020 KMS Invitational (1/26) in 2:11.10 while taking 19
th … lone outdoor finish came at the Tampa Track Classic (2/28) in the 800m (2:13.45).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019)
Competed in five meets for the Lions … opened the season at the Tampa Track Classic (3/1) and competed in the 800m and 1,500m … highest individual finish came at the South Florida Collegiate Invitational in the 800m taking 21
st in 2:18.55 … took 12
th as part of the 4x400m relay team at the USF Bulls Invitational (3/22) … took 24
th in the 1,500m (4:55.73) at the Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational (4/12).
AS A FRESHMAN (2018)
Competed in four meets for the Lions… ran the 800m, 1,500m and mile during the season… top mile time came at the Embry-Riddle First Chance Last Chance meet (2/17) in 5:13.83… stopped the clock in 2:15.81 in the 800m at the Coastal Carolina Invitational (3/9)… top 1,500m event came at the UT Track Classic (3/2) in 4:33.05… best individual finish came at the CCU Invitational, a 20
th place finish in the 1,500m.
CAREER
Prepped at Brooke Point High School with head coach Gregg Sipler... competed on the high school track team for four years and was a two-year member of the cross country program… placed third at the 2016 indoor track & field conference championships in Virginia.
PERSONAL
Born December 14, in New York... son of Victor and Catherine Rivera... has one brother, Christian... lists hobbies as running, playing video games, working out, listening to music and eating... lists best assets to the team as relationship, dedication, hardworking highly motivated, courageous to running and being a family... favorite teams include the New York Yankees, New York Knicks and the New York Giants... favorite athletes include Derek Jeter, Mo Farah and Steve Prefontaine.
