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2023 Men's Cross Country Roster

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Samuel Vanspriell (He/Him)

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown St. Paul, Minn.
  • Highschool Highland Park

Biography

As a Scot
Member of the Climbing Club… Member of the Nordic Ski Club.

2023
Competed in five races for the Scots… Logged a personal record of 28:14.4 at the Blugold Invitational on Sept. 29... Received Academic All-MIAC honors.

2022
Competed in one race... Academic All-MIAC honors.

2021
Competed in two races for the Scots... Academic All-MIAC honors.

Before Mac
All Conference Cross Country Senior Year…  All Conference Honorable Mention Track Sophomore and Junior Year. 

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
 I Like the location and academics.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
It has meant getting to know new people and becoming part of a new community.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
My experience as a student-athlete has helped me connect with a wide group of dedicated, driven, and all-around wonderful people on the teams I participate in, who have helped make me the person I am today.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
My experience as a student-athlete at Macalester has taught me about the values of hard work, perseverance, and how both of those are only possible with a strong support system. My experience here has prepared me for life after Macalester by providing the invaluable resource of a network of friends and teammates that I know will have my back throughout my life.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020First Year

  • 2021Sophomore

  • 2022Junior

  • 2023Senior