2021 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
FMU: 2-year returning letterman....Ran in 2 of 4 races in covid-shortened 2020 season....Placed 54th at the 2020 Peach belt Championships....Ran in 4 of 5 meets in 2019....Placed 155th at the 2019 NCAA II Southeast Regional Championships....Top finish was 48th at Charleston Classic (10-5-19)....A student at Francis Marion in 2018-19 but did not run cross country.....Local product....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (spring).
PERSONAL:
- Born Anthony Robert Melo in Whittier, CA
- Graduate of South Florence High School, where he ran for coach Kenneth Gray
- Nicknames are Tony and Ant
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Pilot and doctor
- Favorite Food: Anything Mexican
- Favorite Vacation Spots: Mexico City & Hilton Head Island
- Favorite Musical Artist: Thomas Rhett
- Favorite Thing About FMU: How close it is to home.
- Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Shopping and day trips
- Goals for Upcoming Season: More PR's and getting closer to my teammates
- Interesting Notes: I ran a few races in Gold Coast, Australia
| CAREER BESTS |
| Best 5K Time |
21:41.52 at 2020 UNCP Braves Twilight Meet |
| Best 8K Time |
32:47.4 at 2021 Royals XC Challenge |
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