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2014 Men's Cross Country Roster

Jacob Jansen

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Fort Myers, Fla.
  • Previous School Fort Myers HS

Biography

2014: Competed in five races for FIT...ran a season best 8K at University of Florida Mountain Dew Invite on Sept. 20 with a time of 31:01.

2013: Recorded a season best time of 29:40.52 at the Florida State Invite...named to the SSC Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll...

2012: Recorded a season-best finish of 24th place at the Tampa Early Bird Classic (8/31)…raced a season-low 8k time of 30:25.70 at the Sunshine State Conference Championship (10/20)…recorded four top-50 finishes on the season.

2011: Recognized for his efforts in the classroom by being selected to the Athletic Director’s Honor roll as well as the SSC Honor Roll…ran a season-low time of 25:00 in the Tampa Early Bird Classic…finished in the top 50 of the Sunshine State Conference Championships with a time of 31:37.

High School: Attended Fort Myers High School…participated in cross country and track…selected team captain and named a scholar athlete.

Personal: Son of Steve and Teresa Jansen…chose Florida Tech for its location and academics…after he graduates, he would like to pursue a master’s degree in engineering…enjoys playing golf and swimming…loves competing in triathlons…favorite athlete is Matt Reed… favorite book is “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway...favorite musician is Billy Joel…enjoys vacationing in the mountains…would like to visit Nepal or The Alps.

Historical Player Information

  • 2011Freshman

    5'7"
  • 2012Sophomore

    5'7"
  • 2013Junior

    5'7"
  • 2014Senior

    5'7"