2023-24 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Tolman, Matthew
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/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
Matthew Tolman
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Olathe, Kan.
- High School:
- Olathe South
- Deals:
Bio
TFRRS Performance Profile
Name: Matthew Tolman
High School: Olathe South
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Parents/Family: Albert and Beth Tolman (Parents), Melissa Hostmeyer and Sarah Tolman (Sisters)
Major: Biochemistry
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I came down for a visit and got to spend a night with the team.
At Creighton: 2024 - Participated in two cross country races during his junior campaign ... Posted a time of 20:24.2 at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K on Sept. 6 ... Finished the season at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K (10/18), traversing the course in 29:25.4. 2023-2024 - Competed at the Hawkeye Invitational 6K cross country race (9/1) ... In his second track & field meet of the season, Tolman marked a time of 16:27.04 in the 5000 meters at the Emporia State Relays (3/28) ... Posted a 32nd place finish at the USD Early Bird (4/5) in the 800 meters event ... Finished off the track & field season with 10th place in the 5000 meters at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25), recording a time of 16:22.04. 2022 - Ran in program's first four races of the fall ... Made Bluejay debut at Augustana Twilight Meet when he placed 102nd in a time of 21:06.59 (9/2) ... Took 80th place at Platte River Rumble (10/14) when he crossed the finish line in 26:26.9 ... Clocked season-best 8K time of 26:22.1 when he was team's No. 4 runner (9th place overall) at Greeno/Dirksen Invitational (9/17).
High School Athletic Accolades:
7 Time letter Winner
4x State Cross country qualifier
3x State Track qualifier
3 All State finishes
2x League Champion
1x Regional Champion
Team Cross Country state champion
Interesting Fact About Yourself: Have been skydiving
Running Superstition: Chipotle the night before the race and mismatch socks on race day
Favorite Running Spot: Rim Rock Farm
If I could go on a run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Mo Farah, Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant
When I am not running, I am: Golfing, out with friends or sleeping
Favorite Movie: Inception
Favorite Food: Grandma's Fruit Salad
High School Academic Accolades:
Kansas Governor's Scholar
Second ranked in class of 496
ACT Scholar
Kansas City Star Scholar Athlete
Name: Matthew Tolman
High School: Olathe South
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Parents/Family: Albert and Beth Tolman (Parents), Melissa Hostmeyer and Sarah Tolman (Sisters)
Major: Biochemistry
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I came down for a visit and got to spend a night with the team.
At Creighton: 2024 - Participated in two cross country races during his junior campaign ... Posted a time of 20:24.2 at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K on Sept. 6 ... Finished the season at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K (10/18), traversing the course in 29:25.4. 2023-2024 - Competed at the Hawkeye Invitational 6K cross country race (9/1) ... In his second track & field meet of the season, Tolman marked a time of 16:27.04 in the 5000 meters at the Emporia State Relays (3/28) ... Posted a 32nd place finish at the USD Early Bird (4/5) in the 800 meters event ... Finished off the track & field season with 10th place in the 5000 meters at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25), recording a time of 16:22.04. 2022 - Ran in program's first four races of the fall ... Made Bluejay debut at Augustana Twilight Meet when he placed 102nd in a time of 21:06.59 (9/2) ... Took 80th place at Platte River Rumble (10/14) when he crossed the finish line in 26:26.9 ... Clocked season-best 8K time of 26:22.1 when he was team's No. 4 runner (9th place overall) at Greeno/Dirksen Invitational (9/17).
High School Athletic Accolades:
7 Time letter Winner
4x State Cross country qualifier
3x State Track qualifier
3 All State finishes
2x League Champion
1x Regional Champion
Team Cross Country state champion
Interesting Fact About Yourself: Have been skydiving
Running Superstition: Chipotle the night before the race and mismatch socks on race day
Favorite Running Spot: Rim Rock Farm
If I could go on a run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Mo Farah, Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant
When I am not running, I am: Golfing, out with friends or sleeping
Favorite Movie: Inception
Favorite Food: Grandma's Fruit Salad
High School Academic Accolades:
Kansas Governor's Scholar
Second ranked in class of 496
ACT Scholar
Kansas City Star Scholar Athlete
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