Mati Szelazek - Cross Country - Air Force Academy Athletics

Mati Szelazek

Mati Szelazek

Height:
6-null
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Franklin Park, Ill.
High School:
East Leyden

HIGH SCHOOL: East Leyden High School...two-time state qualifier in track...finished 11th in the 800-meter run at the Illinois 3A state championships...all-state selection...tri-state meet champion...served as team captain for six seasons...created a Student Voice website, which featured student-created polls that led to changes in the school... ranked fifth out of 400+ students in graduating class...state scholar...AP Scholar, with honors. PERSONAL: Full first name is Mateusz, but goes by Mati...nickname is "Advil"...son of Bartosz and Anna Szelazek...has a twin sister...also has one younger sibling...majoring in chemistry...future plans include becoming an F-22 pilot...hobbies include downhill skiing, reading, video editing, biking, pc builds and hiking...favorite place to relax is the Chicago Botanical Gardens...would like to add that "I couldn't have made it this far without the support and training from my high school coaches -- Coach Henning, Coach Cartwright and Coach Pygman"...member of Cadet Squadron 03.

Gans Creek Classic

Air Force Men Earn Top-20 Finish at NCAA Championships

Saturday, November 22

Johnson.Jones_AFC25

Falcons Set for NCAA Cross Country Championships

Thursday, November 20

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Air Force Cross Country Qualifies to NCAA Championships

Saturday, November 15

Nats_MW25

Jayden Nats Finishes Third at NCAA Mountain Regional

Friday, November 14

Ryan Cole Interview - December 2nd, 2025

Tuesday, December 02

Ryan Cole Interview - November 20th, 2025

Thursday, November 20

Ryan Cole interview Sept 30, 2025

Tuesday, September 30

Ryan Cole Interview - September 30th, 2025

Tuesday, September 30

Gans Creek Classic

Air Force Men Earn Top-20 Finish at NCAA Championships

Saturday, November 22

Johnson.Jones_AFC25

Falcons Set for NCAA Cross Country Championships

Thursday, November 20

MensTeam_AFC25

Air Force Cross Country Qualifies to NCAA Championships

Saturday, November 15

Nats_MW25

Jayden Nats Finishes Third at NCAA Mountain Regional

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