Triple Crown Men's Track & Field Team Announces Incoming Class

The Princeton men's track & field and cross country teams are pleased to present their incoming recruiting class of 14, the Class of 2023.

Ibrahim Ayorinde
Oakville, Ont.
Appleby College
100M: 10.67
200M: 21.34
A member of the U18 Canadian national team, Ibrahim holds the school records in both the 100 and 200.
WHY PRINCETON
"Princeton was the perfect choice for me because it has not only an exceptional educational program, but also has outstanding sport teams. In my eyes it was the best of both worlds. Graduating with a Princeton degree as well as being able to participate in the sport I love during those four years is more than I could've asked for."

Paul Brennan
Cranbury, N.J.
Princeton HIgh
Discus: 186-11
Hammer: 196-10
Shot Put: 57-8
Javelin: 148-10
An eight-time Mercer County champion, Paul was named first-team all-state in 2019 and was the Penn Relays Top American in the discus. He holds the school records in both the discus and shot put. He was twice named the New Jersey Group 4 state champion in the discus and won the Meet of Champions in 2019 with a 186-10. In 2018 he was third at the Meet of Champions in the event. Paul also played football.
WHY PRINCETON
"Princeton has the best track and field program in the Ivy League and is one of the most esteemed educational institutions in the world. The track and field program and University has incredible tradition and culture. I wanted to be a part of this tradition and I wanted it to push me to become a better student and athlete. I also felt that the team, coaches, professors, and students would push me to become better in every aspect of my life. I am so excited to grow through the guidance of both the track team and University and can't wait to see where it takes me. There's no place I would rather call home for the next four years. Go Tigers!!"

Andersen Dimon
Perkasie, Pa.
Pennridge High
400M: 47.71
200M: 21.60
The Meet of Champions record holder in the 400 meters, Andersen was a four-time first-team all-league selection in the event. He clocked a 48.40 to take second place at the indoor state championships in 2019. Andersen competed at the 2019 New Balance Indoor Nationals, placing seventh in the 4x400. He holds school records in both the 200 and 400.
WHY PRINCETON
"I chose Princeton because of the environment and the great facilities. It seems like the perfect college campus for me- close to a town but not too urban or rural. There's lots of great kids on the team and the staff seems very supportive of both the athletes and the students. Overall, a great choice for me."

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Camren Fischer
Fayetteville, Ark.
Fayetteville High
800M: 1:55.06
Mile: 4:09.56
3200M: 8:55.04
5k (XC): 14:50.90
Two Mile: 8:59.56
A three-time Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year in cross country and one time in track, Camren is a two-time Footlocker All-American. He earned all-state in cross country five times, winning the state and conference championship three times each. A two-time Nike Cross Nationals qualifier, and Footlocker Cross Country Championship qualifier, he also competed at the Brooks PR Invitational. Camren holds four state records and five school records. He was a three-time state champion in the 1600 and 3200 and won two state titles in the 800.
WHY PRINCETON
"Princeton offers the duality of a school with a great running program that has proven to consistently produce good distance runners, along with the rigor of a challenging academic environment which will benefit me once my running is over."

Sebastian Fisher
Laguna Beach, Calif.
Laguna Beach High
1600: 4:11.00
3200: 9:15
A 2019 New Balance Outdoor National All-American, Sebastian placed fourth in the 4xmile relay and holds the school record with a 17:28.82. He was seventh in the 1600 at the state meet and was league champion in both the 1600 and 3200. Sebastian was named all-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) southern section in cross country in 2018 and was the CIF-SS runner-up in the 1600.
WHY PRINCETON
"I've always wanted to go to an academically rigorous school, and Princeton is one of the top schools in the country. On top of that, I really like the overall environment at Princeton, both with the academic focus and the strong athletic programs."

Klaudio Gjetja
Busto Garolfo, Milan, Italy
Liceo Scientifico Arturo Tosi
400M: 47.09
200M: 21.89
4x400: 3:04.05
Klaudio competed at the European U18 Championships in 2016 and the U20 Championships in 2017. This past year he competed at the World IAAF U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland. He ran the lead-off leg of 46.7 for the gold-medal winning team, Italy, at the World Junior Championships.
WHY PRINCETON
"From the first moment I visited Princeton I instantly knew that it was the right place for me to study and train. Its academic program fascinated me, but the track team really made me certain of my decision. I was impressed by the passion that both athletes and coaches had and the effort they put in every training session. I can't wait starting this experience and competing for this amazing team in the next four years!"

Simen Guttormsen
Ski, Norway
Davis Senior High
Pole Vault: 17-5
Represented Norway at the European U18 Championships in Hungary in 2018 and will represent the country at the U20 Championships next week in Sweden. Simen won both the Norwegian U18 and U20 championships in the pole vault, in 2018 and 2019. He was third at the national indoor championships this past winter with a 5.10, after taking fourth in 2017. He recorded a PR of 5.30 in the pole vault at the Mannheim Juniors Gala in June 2019.
WHY PRINCETON
"I chose Princeton because I feel it is a school that will make me grow and advance in many different areas. Not only the top-notch academic program it offers but also an extremely welcoming and supportive track team will help me succeed both on and off the track. I am very excited to compete as a Princeton Tiger in the coming years!"

Zach Jaramillo
Albuquerque, N.M.
Albuquerque Academy
Javelin: 194-4
Zach competed in three state championships in the javelin taking fifth as a sophomore (167), second as a junior (181) and winning as a senior (188-10). He was a part of four team state championships with Albuquerque Academy. Zach also competed in football and swimming and claimed two more state championships with the swim team.
WHY PRINCETON
"I chose Princeton for the academic rigor and athletic notoriety that the university is well known for. While looking at colleges, I knew that a strong mix of academics and athletics was what I needed to thrive and enjoy my next four years out of high school. After seeing the beautiful campus and recognizing how much pride the professors and coaches had for the university, I realized Princeton was the place for me. Being surrounded by some of the greatest minds in the world will cause me to excel and also open many doors in the future. I am beyond blessed for this opportunity and cannot wait to be challenged both in the classroom and on the runway starting in the fall. Go Tigers!!"

Connor Livingston
Livermore, Calif.
De La Salle High School
3200M: 9:03.75
3 Mile (XC): 14:28.1
5k (XC): 15:12.4
A 2018 All-America in cross country, Connor earned all-West Coast and all-state honors this past fall. He was the conference champion in both 2018 and 2017 and was sixth at the California D2 Cross Country championships in 2018. He competed at the Footlocker/New Balance Cross Country Nationals and as well as the New Balance Outdoor Track Nationals in 2018. He was runner-up in the league in the 3200 this spring after taking third a year before and went on to place sixth at states. Connor also holds the school record in the DMR at 10:16.22.
WHY PRINCETON
"After speaking with the coaches and team members from the cross country/track team at Princeton I realized how dedicated each person is to each other's success in both academics and athletics. As someone who wants to study government and politics, the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs was a tremendous draw as well. Princeton provides a unique environment where academically and athletically, its programs are consistently amongst the best in the nation and I could not be more excited to join such a talented and hardworking group."

Duncan Miller
Canberra, Australia
Canberra Grammar School
800M: 1:52.63
1500: 3:51.50
3000M: 8:29.40
After taking the bronze medal in the 2019 Australian U20 1500, Duncan went on to win the 2019 Oceania U20 in the 1500. He was also the 2019 ACT State Open champion in the event.
WHY PRINCETON
"Princeton is one of those special places that has a combination of both outstanding academics and athletics. As such, it is a blessing to have the chance to be part of such a program. Having the opportunity to visit and experience the amazing team culture first hand, made it clear that Princeton was the place I wanted to spend my next four years. The incredible success the program has enjoyed over the past few years, orchestrated by Coach Vigilante and Coach Samara, demonstrates how Princeton is a place you can flourish athletically and academically. I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to be part of the Princeton program and play a role in continuing its tradition of being the dominant force in the Ivy League. Go Tigers!"

Connor Nisbet
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Friends School
3200M: 9:00.6
1600M: 4:12.2
800M: 1:54.4
5000M: 14:43
5k (XC): 15:00.1
A three-time state champion in cross country, Connor was a first-team all-state selection three times and a second-team selection one. He was named the Delaware Gatorade Player of th Year three straight years, holds the state record and was a Footlocker Finalist. He was the Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year in track in 2018 when he was second in the 5k at the Indoor Track Nationals and was second in the two-mile at Outdoor Track Nationals. Connor holds school record in the 3200, 3000, 1600, 800 and the school and state records in the 5k (XC) and 4k (XC). This past year he won four state titles (Indoor 1600, Indoor 3200, Outdoor 1600, Outdoor 3200) and was second in the 800. Connor is also a nationally ranked tennis player, reaching No. 14 in the nation in the 14-and-younger category.
WHY PRINCETON
"Looking at colleges it was quite important for me to couple a strong academic environment with a competitive and focused team. Coming in knowing the prestige of Princeton's academics, the perennial hard work and success of the team, a strong recruiting class and an amazing coach, it's evident that Princeton embodies these qualities - and so much more."

Ethan Reese
Portland, Ore.
Sunset High School
800M: 1:51.72
Mile: 4:17.47
400: 50.11
1500: 4:00.98
5k (XC): 15:18.7
A four-time MVP on the Sunset Track & Field team and two-time MVP on cross country, Ethan was also the Sunset High School Senior Athlete of the Year. He was a four-time all-metro league scholar-athlete and the Multnomah Athletic Club Scholar Athlete, winning the 2019 Jerry Pflug Award. At the 2019 Brooks PR, Ethan was fifth in the 800 with a 1:51.98. He holds the school records in both the 800 and the mile. A two-time Oregon6A Champion in the 800, he was also the 2018 Oregon 6A XC champion. He claimed two metro league 800 championships and was the 2018 league cross country champion.
WHY PRINCETON
"For me, Princeton offered the unique opportunity to continue to pursue both my athletic and academic interests at the highest level possible. Princeton has a consistent history of building strong and hard working track and cross country teams which creates a very attractive environment for me to continue to progress towards my athletic goals. However, this strong environment and team culture does not come at the exclusion of academic rigor and opportunities, making Princeton the perfect destination for me to work towards all my goals."

Jack Stanley
Mendham, N.J.
West Morris Mendham
5k (XC): 15:09.30
3200M: 9:05.76
1600M: 4:12.64
800M: 1:54.69
The New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year, Jack was the 2018 state runner-up in cross country while winning the league championship. A three-time all-county selection in the sports, he was twice named all-Group 3 while competing at the Nike Cross Country Nationals and Footlocker Cross Country Nationals. Jack competed at the 2019 New Balance Indoor Nationals and Outdoor Nationals, earning all-county honors twice in each season. He holds three school records and was the state runner-up in both the indoor 1600 and the outdoor 3200.
WHY PRINCETON
"I chose Princeton because in addition to having some of the most prestigious academics and athletics in the world, it is even more special to me as I have been visiting the University for my entire life. Having two family members that attended Princeton before me, I have always known its unique and unmatched atmosphere."

Josh Zelek
Stratford, Ont.
Stratford Central
1500M: 3:52.44
3000M: 8:27.16
800M: 1:55.22
3200M: 9:09.43
A six-time OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) medalist, Josh was the runner-up at the 2017 U18 National Cross Country Championships. He was also the runner-up at the 2016 U16 Nationals in the 1200 meters and was third in the 2017 U18 Nationals in the 1500. He holds six school records and two conference records in the 3000. This past year he was the West Regionals Senior (Grade 11 &12) Boys Track runner-up in the 1500 at 4:00.98 and the 3000 at 8:49.29 after winning both events at the WOSSAA (Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association) Senior Championship. Josh also competed in Nordic skiing and hockey.
WHY PRINCETON
"Princeton has a strong reputation for excellence in academics as well as athletics which were both important in my decision. During my visit to Princeton last fall, I found the campus to be quite amazing and the running team to be enjoyable but hard working."

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