PEPPERDINE TRACK 2017 (FR): Ran at six of eight meets ... Competed in the 200 (best of 23.92 at Pomona-Pitzer on 4/8) and the 400 (best of 55.13 at the Ben Brown Invitational on 3/11) ... Was the only Wave to compete in the 100, running it once.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Temescal Canyon High School, located in Lake Elsinore, Calif., in 2016 ... Ran four years of track, competing in the 100 and 200 meters ... Part of a school record team in the 4x200 ... Also played varsity football and soccer, and earned all-league honorable mention status in football ... Was a National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: Born in Pasadena, Calif. ... Son of Oscar and Jeannette Hurtado ... Has two siblings, Oscar and Alejandra ... An aunt, Diana Vela, also attended Pepperdine and played soccer ... Majoring in pre-business administration ... Chose Pepperdine because it "was the perfect fit for me! As soon as I stepped on campus I felt at home."
FAVORITES: Enjoys watching and playing football and soccer ... Favorites include Muhammad Ali (pro athlete), Denver Broncos (pro sports team), the Harry Potter series (books), Star Wars (movie), Game of Thrones (TV show), Drake (musical artist) and steak (food) ... Favorite thing about running is "the adrenaline rush when the gun goes off."
