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2025 Men's Cross Country Roster

Alex Bendaña

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Saint Louis, Mo.
  • Highschool St. Louis University High School

Biography

High School
  • Varsity Cross Country and Track (2023-2025)
  • 4x All-State
  • 4x Academic All-State
  • 6x All-Conference (Metro Catholic Conference)
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Year
  • Cross Country Conference Champion (2023, 2024)
  • Track and Field Conference Champions (2024, 2025)
  • School Record Holder 1,600m (4:10.39) and 3,200m (9:04.96)
  • National Honors Society
  • Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
  • Eagle Scout
High School Personal Records
  • 5k - 15:17.7
  • 1600 - 4:10.39
  • 3200 - 9:04.96
  • 3 Mile Run XC- 14:31.8
Personal
  • Son of Jessica and Fred Bendaña
  • Siblings: Natalia and Nick (Twin Brother)
  • Family is from Nicaragua
  • Enjoys visiting National Parks
  • Civil Engineering Major