2015-2016 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2012: Benson achieved his personal best (29:30.9) and highest finish (56th) at the Pacific West Conference Championships on Oct. 27 ... had his top finish (9th) at the Pacific West Conference Championships on Oct. 27 ...
2012 All-PacWest Second Team.
Previous Experience: Benson was a two-sport athlete (track & field, football) at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, IL ... four-year letter winner in track, competing in the 400m, 4x400m, 4x800m, and high jump ... three-year letter winner in football, serving as a quarterback, wide reciever, and free safety ... three-year team captain in track ... earned highest sectional finish in school history in track ... incredibly won his sectional meet with a broken foot.
Personal: Thomas Benson II was born March 22, 1993 in Chicago, IL ... parents are Oachia and Thomas Benson ... has one sister, Jasmine ... enjoys gymnastics, fishing, video games, sleep, and shooting pool ... Sculpture major.
Historical Player Information
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2012-2013Freshman
Distance
5'9"
150 lbs
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2013-2014Sophomore
Distance
5'9"
150 lbs
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2014-2015Junior
Sprints
5'11"
154 lbs
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2015-2016Senior
Sprints
5'11"
154 lbs
