David Sliwinski

Class:
Sophomore
Events:
Middle Distance, Distance
Hometown:
Anchorage, Alaska
Height:
5-9
High School:
Grace Christian
Squadron:
37 Skyraiders

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2024-25: Competed in the 1500-meter run during three outdoor meets…posted a personal-best time of 4:54.43 (adjusted for altitude) at the Doug Max Invitational…ran the mile three times during the indoor season…recorded a career-best time of 4:18.50 (adjusted for altitude, track size) at the Mountain Lion Open.

HIGH SCHOOL: Grace Christian High School…five-time Alaska state champion…won two titles in cross country, while also winning 3200-meter and 1600-meter events on the track…also ran on the 4x800-meter relay that captured a state championship…two-time MVP in cross country…also competed in wrestling, basketball, baseball and cross country skiing…graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

PERSONAL: Full name is David Neguse Sliwinski…son of John and Kellyn Sliwinski…youngest of six children…has two brothers and three sisters…originally from Ethiopia…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a pilot…serving as a squadron supervisor…attended the Academy’s Prep School…hobbies include hiking and skiing…completed Powered Flight and Combat Survival Training over the summer…member of Cadet Squadron 37.