2023-24 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Ptacek, Blair
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/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
Blair Ptacek
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Prairie Village, Kan.
- High School:
- Shawnee Mission East
- Deals:
Bio
Name: Blair Ptacek
High School: Shawnee Mission East
Home town: Prairie Village, Kansas
Parents/family: Travis and Stephanie Ptacek (parents), Marie Ptacek (sister)
Major: Business
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I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when…I met the team for the first time.
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At Creighton: 2024 - Did not compete for Creighton in the 2024 fall cross country season. 2023-2024 - Ran in four races over his freshman cross country season ... Posted a time of 26:24.3 in his collegiate debut at the Greeno/Dirksen Cross Country Invitational (9/16) ... Placed 37th out of 140 entrants at the Platte River Rumble 8K (10/13) with a season-best time of 25:51.94 ... Recorded a time of 27:59.27 at the BIG EAST Championships 8.53K (10/28) ... Began his freshman track & field season with a time of 4:28.7 in the mile at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Ran a season-best time of 9:32.24 in the 3000 meters steeplechase event that landed him 3rd place in the KT Woodman Classic at Wichita State (4/12) ... Wrapped up his freshman season with a 5th place finish in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25).
HS Athletic Accolades: 2022 Kansas 6A Cross Country 6th Place,
2022 Kansas 6A Cross Country Team Champion, KU Relays Steeplechase Champion,
9th Fastest 2k Steeplechase in Kansas History
School Record 4xMile, DMR, and 4x800m
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Interesting fact about me: I once made 15 3 pointers in a rowÂ
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Running Superstition: Eating 2 chocolate chip Cliff Bars on race day
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Favorite Running Spot: Rim Rock Farm
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If I could run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Craig Mottram, Warren Buffett and Kobe Bryant
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When I am not running, I am: Golfing, fishing, or hanging out with friends
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Favorite Movie: Interstellar
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Favorite Food: Soft pretzels and cheese
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HS Academic Accolades: National Merit Commended, Kansas ACT Scholar, President’s Award for Educational Excellence
High School: Shawnee Mission East
Home town: Prairie Village, Kansas
Parents/family: Travis and Stephanie Ptacek (parents), Marie Ptacek (sister)
Major: Business
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I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when…I met the team for the first time.
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At Creighton: 2024 - Did not compete for Creighton in the 2024 fall cross country season. 2023-2024 - Ran in four races over his freshman cross country season ... Posted a time of 26:24.3 in his collegiate debut at the Greeno/Dirksen Cross Country Invitational (9/16) ... Placed 37th out of 140 entrants at the Platte River Rumble 8K (10/13) with a season-best time of 25:51.94 ... Recorded a time of 27:59.27 at the BIG EAST Championships 8.53K (10/28) ... Began his freshman track & field season with a time of 4:28.7 in the mile at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Ran a season-best time of 9:32.24 in the 3000 meters steeplechase event that landed him 3rd place in the KT Woodman Classic at Wichita State (4/12) ... Wrapped up his freshman season with a 5th place finish in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25).
HS Athletic Accolades: 2022 Kansas 6A Cross Country 6th Place,
2022 Kansas 6A Cross Country Team Champion, KU Relays Steeplechase Champion,
9th Fastest 2k Steeplechase in Kansas History
School Record 4xMile, DMR, and 4x800m
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Interesting fact about me: I once made 15 3 pointers in a rowÂ
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Running Superstition: Eating 2 chocolate chip Cliff Bars on race day
Â
Favorite Running Spot: Rim Rock Farm
Â
If I could run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Craig Mottram, Warren Buffett and Kobe Bryant
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When I am not running, I am: Golfing, fishing, or hanging out with friends
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Favorite Movie: Interstellar
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Favorite Food: Soft pretzels and cheese
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HS Academic Accolades: National Merit Commended, Kansas ACT Scholar, President’s Award for Educational Excellence
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