Creighton University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Connor Nicholson
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Liberty, Mo.
- High School:
- Liberty
At Creighton: 2025-26 - Ran in two cross country meets, with a best finish of 68th place in 28:03.13 at the Briar Cliff XC Invite (Oct. 4) ... During indoor track season stayed active in the 600 and 800, as well as the 4x400 relay team ... During outdoor track campaign he ran in the 800 and the 1,500, in addition to the 4x400 relay.
Parents/family: Mother Heather, father Chad, brother Aidan.
Major: Finance
Social Media Handles: Instagram: Cnicholson07
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when…
I got back from the high school Eyes Up camp after spending time with coaches and a few athletes.
HS/College Athletic Accolades: 3x MSHAA All State, 8x First Team All Conference, 6x All District
Interesting fact about me: I have seen every Star Wars movie 15 times.
Competition Superstition: I always wear the same pare of Nike socks before every race since Sophomore year of high school.
Favorite Workout Spot: Wilshire Park in Liberty
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Larry Bird, Abraham Lincoln, and my dad
When I am not running/training, I am: Playing golf
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Return of the King
Favorite Food: St. Louis-style pizza
