Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Prep: 2025 graduate of Rangely High School… Ran for the Panthers and Coach Beth Scoggins… Placed third in the 1600 and fourth in the 800 at the 2A State Track & Field Championships as a senior… Set PR time of 1:55.74 and 4:24.71 in those events… Won six events throughout the season… Placed tenth at the state cross country championships in the fall of 2024… Was second at the Region 5 Championships… Went on to set a PR time of 16:24.84 en route to a 17^th place finish at the Nike Cross Southwest Regional… Took sixth at the state cross country meet after winning the regional title as a junior in the fall of 2023… Placed 15^th at that year’s NXR Southwest Regional… Won the 1600 state title while taking third in the 3200 as a junior in the spring of 2024… Won the Western Slope League title in both the 1600 and 3200… Set a PR time of 9:56.69 in the 3200 as a sophomore before winning both conference titles in both of those events… Was a state qualifier in both cross country and track in all four years of his career… Was a 2-time Cross Country Academic All-State First Team member… Also earned that honor for track in 2024… Earned a wide variety of academic honors and was a Daniels Fund Scholar in 2025… Also qualified for FLBA Nationals as a senior and was a 2-time state qualifier.

Personal: Is majoring in pre-electrical and computer engineering… Is also interested in computer science and could see working in aerospace or tech on something hands-on and innovative… Wants to build things that make a difference… Son of Reuben and Stephanie Talbot… Has three siblings— Jasmine, Rhys and Carden… Outside of running, was involved in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), drama and church youth group… Is also a youth representative for the local Main Street program and is a licensed FAA drone operator… Enjoys tech-related activities, being outdoors and hanging out with friends.

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose Colorado Mesa University because it felt like the right fit for me both academically and athletically. The campus had a great energy when I visited, and the coaching staff made me feel welcome and supported right away. I’m excited to study engineering in a strong program while also being part of a team where I can continue growing as a runner. It’s a place where I can push myself and still feel at home.”