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2026 Men's Cross Country Roster

Rayce Shird

  • Height 5-8
  • Weight 154
  • Class Junior
  • Major Business
  • Hometown Johnsonville, SC
  • Highschool Hannah-Pamplico HS
  • Instagram Rtshird

Biography

Awards and Honors
  • 3x Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll
  • 3x FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll
 
 2026  Junior | Francis Marion University
  • Entering third year at FMU
 
 2025  Sophomore | Francis Marion University
  • Did not compete for the Patriots in cross country
  • Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll (Spring 2026)
  • FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2025, Spring 2026)
 
 2024  Freshman | Francis Marion University
  • Competed in two races
  • Placed 41st at the Downback Invitational 6K on Sept. 6 at a personal-best 31:16.1
  • Finished 224th at the Converse Kick-Off 8K on Sept. 21 at a personal-best 40:11.1
  • Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
  • FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2024)

Personal
  • Born in Florence,SC
  • Graduate of Hannah Pamplico High School, where he ran for coaches Jimmy Williams and Jill Ard
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Lettered in both cross country and track
  • SkillsUSA
  • Member of 4-H Club, Art Club, and FBLA
  • Student Council member
  • Mason Completer
Personal Favorites
  • As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Artist 
  • Favorite Fictional Character: I have too many
  • Favorite Athlete: Noah Lyles 
  • Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Bernie Mac Show
  • Favorite Food: Fried Chicken
  • Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach 
  • Favorite Musical Artist: Various artists
  • Favorite Thing About FMU: How friendly the people are and the beautiful campus
  • Favorite Off-Course Activities: Reading, journaling, and games
  • Goals for Upcoming Season:  Be disciplined and a fast runner
  • Why you first chose your sport: I wanted to meet new people and not be bored
  • Interesting Notes: I'm very friendly; I will tell you the truth whether you like it or not

Historical Player Information

  • 2024Freshman

    5'8" 154 lbs
  • 2025Sophomore

    5'8" 154 lbs
  • 2026Junior

    5'8" 154 lbs