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University of California, Santa Barbara

2026 Men's Track and Field Roster

Nickolas Tamayo

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown Walnut, Calif
  • High School Walnut HS

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Walnut High School … Threw for Coach Eric Peralta and earned three varsity letters … Earned Rookie of the Year and was a CIF State semi-finalist his sophomore year … Earned school MVP award and was a CIF State finalist his junior year … Earned School MVP award and was a CIF State finalist his senior year … Three-time League Champion.

PERSONAL: Grew up in Walnut, Calif. … Son of Sergio and Jeanette Tamayo … Majoring in Environmental Science … Aspires to be a firefighter… Most memorable sports moment was winning CIF finals and hitting 54’8 in shotput … Has two older sisters, Andee and Stevie.