Thomas Richter

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Wrightwood, Calif.
High School:
Serrano
Position:
1500m, 5000m

2007: Competed in the 1500-meter run and the 3000-meter steeplechase during the outdoor season...recorded a time of 4:02.50 (adjusted for altitude) at the Ris Westen-Air Force Twilight Invitational...completed the steeplechase in 10:27.33a at the Colorado College Invitational...clocked a time of 9:04.23 in the 3000-meter run during the indoor season...accomplished that time at the Air Force Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL: Finished eighth in the state of California in both cross country and track...Two-time captain of cross country and track teams...named Athlete of the Year for Serrano High School and Mojave Desert...earned second-team all-state honors in cross country...served as treasurer of ASB as a senior...participated in HAS for two years...won several art contests throughout the community. PERSONAL: Son of Julie Richter and David Cyran...has two sisters, Cheyenne (18) and Adrielle (8)...majoring in social science...spent the summer on a surfing trip to Salani, Samoa, with mother...hobbies include salsa dancing and surfing...is a pro pasta chef and espresso barista...served as Training Clerk and Moral, Wellness and Recreation Clerk...member of the 500 Club.