2016 Cross Country Roster
Roster
Andrea Zumpano
- Height:
- 5-1
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Coral Gables, Fla.
- High School:
- Westminster Christian School
PEPPERDINE OUTDOOR TRACK 2017 (FR): Only ran at the first outdoor meet, competing in the 800 at Westmont (2/18).
PEPPERDINE INDOOR TRACK 2017 (FR): Ran at one of two indoor meets, competing in the 600 at the NAU Duals (1/13).
PEPPERDINE XC 2016 (FR): Ran at the first five meets of the season ... Was the Waves' #4 finisher at the Capital Cross Challenge (10/1) with a season-best 6k time of 24:10.9.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Westminster Christian School, located in Miami, Fla., in 2016 ... Also attended Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart from 2012-14 ... Was district champion and regional runner-up in cross country in 2015 ... In track, was a district champion in the 4x800 in 2016 and a district and regional runner-up in the 800 ... Made the All-Dade County third team in cross country in 2014 and 2015 ... Part of the 2011 2A state champion team ... School's Female Athlete of the Year among seniors ... On the honor roll.
PERSONAL: Born in Miami, Fla. ... Daughter of Grace Escalona and Joseph Zumpano ... Father competed in swimming and water polo at Harvard ... Has two siblings, Jesse and Lucas ... Two uncles also swam at Harvard ... Has volunteered nearly 1,000 hours toward children with special needs ... Majoring in psychology ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because "I attended a small Christian high school where service and values are of utmost importance. I found that Pepperdine has similar values and cares truly about the individual as a whole while always maintaining its Christian values. When I visited the school I felt at home."
FAVORITES: Enjoys boating, fishing, playing musical instruments and working with children with disabilities ... Favorites include Steve Prefontaine (pro athlete), USA Track & Field (pro team), Heaven Is for Real (book), Unbroken (movie), House MD (TV show), Rihanna (musical artist), acai bowl (food) and gymnastics (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is "it is the most self-fulfilling sport where you are able to achieve and push yourself to the limit both mentally and physically."
