2016 Men's Track and Field
Biography
Kasten helped the Gauchos place sixth in the 4 x 100m relay at the Big West Championships during his freshman campaign. Look for him to develop his speed and translate it onto the long jump runway in 2016.
2014-2015
Kasten wore the UCSB blue in nine competitions over the course of his freshman season. Opened the year with a 44'7.5 performance in the triple jump to place second at the Round-Up. Helped the Gauchos to a runner-up finish in the 4 x 100m relay at the All-UC, finishing in 42.05. Recorded a leap of 22'4.5 to place third at the UCR Spring Track Classic. Ran a leg on the victorious 4 x 100m relay against Cal Poly in the Dual. The team finished in 41.86. Placed second in the 100m at the Dual, running 11.14. At the Big West Championships Kasten led the Gauchos to a sixth place 4 x 100m relay showing, finishing in 42.04.
Prep
Kasten will join the Gaucho jumps corps after a solid prep career at Livermore High School. He finished his senior year with the 13th best long jump in the state of California after leaping out to 23'7 at the Jaguar Relays. He also holds a lifetime best of 46'3.25 set at the Woody Wilson Invite. Kasten is a versatile jumper and could also see action in the high jump as he brings in a prep best leap of 6'4. As a senior he completed an undefeated league season in the long jump and triple jumps.
Personal
Parents are William and Anli Kasten...Has two siblings, Michael and Lisa...Major at UCSB is currently Undeclared...Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption...Personal hero is his mother...Enjoys the high level of collegiate competition.
Collegiate Bests
Long Jump - 22'4.5 (2015 UCR Spring Track Classic)
Big West Championships
2015- 4 x 100m, 6th, 42.04
2015- Long Jump, 14th, 21'2.5/6.46m
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