2026 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
THIS YEAR: Junior distance runner Dalton Garcia begins his first season competing with the Azusa Pacific cross country and track & field programs ... Now in his third year at APU, Garcia joins the collegiate roster after a 4-year varsity career at Damien High School ... A 5-foot-5 runner, he brings experience in both cross country and middle-distance track events.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Damien High School in La Verne, Calif., in 2024 ... Competed 4 varsity seasons in both cross country and track & field under Head Coach Dr. Michael Williams ... Served as a team captain in both sports during his senior year ... As a junior, helped Damien win the Baseline League title in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:23.27, then helped the relay win its CIF preliminary heat and qualify for the CIF finals ... As a senior, qualified individually for CIF competition in the 800 meters ... Posted personal-best marks of 2:00.56 in the 800 meters, 4:39.31 in the 1600 meters and 17:12.6 over 3 miles.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 31, 2005 ... Majoring in Biochemistry ... Plans to attend medical school after graduation ... Enjoys weightlifting, cooking, snowboarding, video games and studying.
