Matthew Russell

Position:
Distance
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Cary
Major:
Exercise Physiology

2019-20: Ran the fourth-fastest 5,000-meter time (14:52.65) in program history, placing seventh at the Carolina Challege … Finished 12th in the 5,000m and 19th in the 3,000-meter run at the American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships.

2018-19: Placed fourth in the 1,000 at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational … Was third in the steeplechase at the Bill Carson Invitational … Finished seventh in the 5,000 at the Hokie Invitational.

2017-18: Did not compete (redshirt).

High School: Ran a personal record of 16:24.8 in the 5K at the 2016 NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional, taking 24th place … Captured 13th place at the 2016 conference championships, helping Cary to a fourth-place finish … Placed 12th in the 3200m at the 2017 NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional.