Creighton University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Matthew Lindgren
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Fridley, Minn.
- High School:
- Totino-Grace
At Creighton: 2025-26 - Ran in each of team's first four cross country meets ... Best finish was 20th place at the Platte River Rumble "Collegiate" on Oct. 17, when he finished in 26:45.77 on the *K course ... During indoor season, was active in the 600, 800 and 1,000, and ran on CU's 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams ... Ran the anchor leg on CU's 4x800 relay team that finished fifth at the BIG EAST Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 27-28 with a time of 7:31.29 ... Did not run in any outdoor track competitions.
Parents/family:
Mom: Colleen Lindgren
Dad: Mark Lindgren
Brother: Eric Lindgren
Major: Exercise Science
Social Media Handles: Instagram: @matthewlindgren_
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… I met the team on my official visit.
HS/College Athletic Accolades
MSHSL AA State 4x4 Champion, All-State, All Conference, All-Section
Interesting fact about me: I eat kiwis with the skin
Competition Superstition: Mismatch Socks
Favorite Workout Spot: Spring Lake Park HS Track
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Mathew Fayers, Chris Gannon & Gabe Hamilton
When I am not running/training, I am: Chilling with the boys
Favorite Movie: Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Food: Pasta
