University of California, Santa Barbara

2014-2015 Track
Competed in seven competitions for the Gauchos in his debut season wearing the UCSB Blue after sitting out due to conference transfer rules. Opened the year with a 4:21.20 mile clip at the Round-Up. He doubled back in the 3k at the Round-Up, finishing in 9:09.09. Took the line in the 3,000m steeplechase at the All-UC, finishing in 9:48.85, a strong opening performance good for a sixth place finish. He stepped down to the 1,500m at the Big West Double Dual, running a then-lifetime best of 3:56.25. His next two competitions would be in the steeple, running a 9:40.96 effort at the UC Riverside Spring Track Classic before lowering his best to 9:30.14 HT at the Big West Challenge Cup, placing fourth for the Gauchos. Dropped his 1,500m best to 3:53.92 at the Bryan Clay Invite. Ran a 10:05.39 steeple effort at the Cal Poly Dual, placing fourth and capturing a scoring position for the Gauchos. 

2013-2014 Track
Transfer season.  

UC Davis
Competed in Cross Country and Track and Field. Helped pace the UC Davis Cross Country squad to a sixth place team finish at the Stanford Invite. 

Prep
Attended Willow Glen High School in San Jose. Was the BVAL League Champion in the 800m and 1600m as a senior. Earned All-Central Coast Section accolades during his senior season. Finished fifth overall at CIF-CCS meet, helping lead Willow Glen HS to the Div. 3 title. Three-time All-Blossom Valley Athletic League first team selection, winning the conference championship in his freshman and sophomore season.

Personal
Mother is Esther Rivera...Has one sister, Kristina (21)...Majoring in Art...Aspires to become a Web Developer...Enjoys reading...Personal hero is Steve Prefontaine...Favorite book is Lone Survivor.

Collegiate Bests 
1,500m - 3:53.92 (2015 Bryan Clay Invite) 
3,000m Steeplechase - 9:30.14 (2015 Big West Challenge Cup)