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In May of 2021, the Falcons were looking for another runner to add to their roster.  Luckily, Christian Ruocco was looking for a school.  After placing 5th in the 800 meters at the Florida State High School Track Championships in a time of 1:55, Christian put himself in a position where many schools would have welcomed him aboard.  

2021 Season in Review: Ruocco was in the top three all season for the Falcons.  He placed sixth in the Region 8 meet, helping the Falcons place their top seven in the top 10 of the field to win their third team title in four years.  At the NJCAA championships in Virginia, Ruocco had a break out race, running his first sub 26 minute 8k to finish 12th and earn All America honors on his 19th birthday.  

2022 Season Outlook:  The Falcons will look to Ruocco to improve on his 12th place finish at the NJCAA Divsion II National Championships.  He leads by example and Wilson sees him as a pivotal runner in the hunt for a national title.      

Coach Wilson Comments:  "Christian transitioned well from a high school 800 meter runner to embracing the 8000 meter collegiate cross country distance.  He has good range from 800 meters to 8k, and just getting started with learning the longer distance.  He has big goals and has the discipline and work ethic to reach them."    

High School Coach:  Glenn Roeback

High School Personal Records : 

• 400 meters:  51   
• 800 meters:  1:55   
• 1600 meters:  4:23  
• 3200 meters: 9:51  
• 5k Cross Country: 16:06

• 800 meters:  1:54   
• 1500 meters:  3:55 
• 3000 meters: 8:51   
• 5000 meters: 15:23 
• 8k cross country: 25:55 

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