Ethan Ashley

Photo by: Tyler Schank, NCAA Photos

Class:
Freshman
Events:
Distance
Hometown:
Cumming, Ga.
Height:
6-0
High School:
Denmark
Squadron:
32 Roadrunners

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2023-24: Competed in the mile run five indoor meets…debuted at No. 17 on the Academy’s all-time standings after clocking a winning time of 4:05.03 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force Last Chance Meet…also picked up a first-place finish at the Ralph Lindeman Classic (4:12.50a)…raced three 1500-meter events during the outdoor season…posted a personal-best time of 3:51.79a during a top-10 performance at the Doug Max Invitational…academic all-conference.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2022-23: Led off the 4x1600-meter relay that clocked an Academy Record time of 16:23.31 to win the Drake Relays…also anchored the sprint medley relay that finished sixth at that meet in 3:32.32 (No. 11 all-time)…competed in the 1500-meter run during six outdoor meets…posted a personal-best 3:52.70 at the Bryan Clay Invitational…raced the mile twice during the indoor season, winning both meets…clocked a career-best 4:14.38 (adjusted for altitude) at the Invitational at the Peak…raw time of 4:24.37 is a new Meet Record…also won the Ralph Lindeman Invitational (4:19.02a)…competed in two 800-meter events, posting a personal-best time of 1:55.63a at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Denmark High School…Georgia Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year in 2021…Georgia 7A state cross country champion as a senior…Eastbay South Region Champion…earned an All-American finish at Eastbay Nationals…Powerade All-Metro Runner of the Year…three-time state champion in track (1600-meter run, 3200-meter run, 4x800-meter relay)…member of the school record-setting 4x800-meter relay team.

PERSONAL: Full name is Ethan Josiah Ashley…son of David and Gina Ashley…nickname is “Code”…has two younger brothers…majoring in economics…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance as a sophomore…hobbies include running, hiking, spikeball, watching movies, anything outdoors, and bowling with his brothers…can solve a Rubix Cube in under one minute…grandfather graduated from West Point…favorite Bible verse is John 3:30…traveled to Fairchild AFB, Wash., over the summer for Ops…also served as a member of the support staff during Basic Cadet Training…member of Cadet Squadron 04.