2025 Cross Country Roster
Biography
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the salutatorian from Riverside Poly High School in 2025 ... Left with the school record in the 800 meters, 4x800, distance medley and sprint medley relays ... Won four league championships in both cross country and track ... High school personal bests include 49.12 seconds in the 400 meters, 1:51.37 in the 800 meters and 4:35.56 in the 1,600 meters ... Also lettered in soccer.
PERSONAL: Son of Michelle and Sean Sullivan ... Has three siblings ... His older brother, Joshua, gradated from Pepperdine in 2023 ... His younger sister, Kate, plays volleyball for Point Loma ... Plans on majoring in political science ... Career goal is to become a criminal defense attorney ... Chose Pepperdine because "When I came on my recruiting visit I fell in love with the campus. The coaches and team members were so kind. I know that the Pepperdine atmosphere is fitting for me."
FAVORITES: Enjoys hiking outside of running ... Favorites include David Rudisha (pro runner), Fernando Tatis Jr. (pro athlete), the San Diego Padres (pro sports team), Red Rising (book), Tenet (movie), Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV show), Hozier (musical artist) and football (sport besides running) ... Favorite part about running is "I love the bond that every cross country and track team has. Training in the heat and the long hours is exhausting. In these exhausting moments, we are all brought together. Getting food after practice with the team knowing we have accomplished something is the best feeling in the world."
