2024 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
FMU: First-year runner at FMU.....Comes from a high school program with a stellar history.....Knows what it takes to contribute and build a strong program.....Expected to contribute right away and to run in scoring positions in 2021....Possess intangibles that will help him succeed at Francis Marion....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (spring, fall)...Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (spring, fall).
PERSONAL:
- Born Zachary Charles Patrick in Sanford, NC
- Graduate of Mount Tabor High School, where he ran under the direction of coach Patrick Cromwell
- Ran in six races in 2021 and placed 38th with a time of 18:32.2 at the CPC 4A conference championship meet as the Spartans on the team title
- In 2021, Mount Tabor won its third state championship in seven years and extend its streak of reaching the state championship meet each of the past 36 seasons
- Owns personal-best times of 17:59 for 5,000-meters and 5:00 for the mile run
- Nickname is Zach
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: A business man
- How you got your nickname: Just shortened my name.
- Favorite Superhero: Batman
- Favorite Athlete: Andre Svechnikov
- Favorite Sports Team: LA Rams
- Favorite Movie or TV Show: Transformers
- Favorite Food: Wings
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Indianapolis, IN
- Favorite Musical Artist: Marshmallow
- Favorite Thing About FMU: The People
- Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Racquet ball
- Goals for Upcoming Season: Figure out how to race an 8K
- Why you first chose your sport: Started out as a punishment, but I enjoyed to the point I made it my sport
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Overcome the fatigue to negative split
Historical Player Information
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2023Freshman
distance
6'0"
149 lbs
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2024Sophomore
distance
6'0"
149 lbs
