Spencer Winston
THIS YEAR: Redshirt sophomore Spencer Winston moves up the Cougar ladder to become a "must-be" contributor for this year's squad ... Is coming off a strong summer of training and is extremely fit for the 2009 season.
2008 (freshman): Ran in all 6 meets Azusa Pacific entered as a 2008 redshirt freshman, including the GSAC and NAIA Championships ... Recorded a career-best 8K of 27:19 at the GSAC Championships where he finished 29th overall.
2007: Redshirtted his first season at Azusa Pacific, attending classes while working out with the team.
TRACK & FIELD: Has competed for 2 seasons on Azusa Pacific's national championship men's track & field program ... Has primarily focused on the mid-distances ... Qualified for the finals of the GSAC 1500 during his 2007 sophomore season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 3 seasons of cross country for head coach Daniel Sanchez at Christian High in El Cajon, Calif. ... Was a 3-time All-CIF and all-league honoree ... Was also a 2-time team captain ... Qualified for the 2006 California state meet as a senior ... Also ran 2 seasons of track & field and lettered 2 seasons in soccer ... Was named to the San Diego Union Tribune all-academic
PERSONAL: Born March 14, 1989, in Westlake Village, Calif. ... Parents are Steve (consultant) and Christina (nurse) Winston ... Has 3 brothers (Cameron, Sawyer, Christian) and a sister (Chelsea) ... His father competed in rowing/crew at the University of Puget Sound (Wash.) ... Majoring in political science with a minor in history.
