2018 (M) Cross Country Roster
Roster
Smith, Chris
PLAYER
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
PLAYER
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
PLAYER
/ 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
PLAYER
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
Chris Smith
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Aurora, Ill.
- High School:
- Oswego East
Bio
Name: Chris Smith
Hometown: Aurora, IL
High School: Oswego East
Parents/family: Marcia Smith-Brown (aunt), Courtney Brown (uncle), James Brown (younger cousin)
At Creighton: 2019: Did not compete. Named to Creighton Dean's List and BIG EAST All-Academic Team. 2018: Did not compete. 2017: Ran in three meets. Finished 56th at Woody Greeno/Dirksen Cross-Country Invitational in his Bluejay debut and was 66th at Briar Cliff XC Invitational as CU's lone runner in each race..Wrapped up his year by taking 190th place at the NCAA Division I Midwest Regionals. Named to Creighton Dean's List and BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
High School Accolades: Oswego East Cross Country Fall 2016 Wolf Award (Hard work, dedication, outstanding team student athlete award), Oswego East Track and Field 2017 Wolf Award, Varsity Cross Country Dedication Award (Fall 2015), Varsity Letter (Cross Country),
College Accolades/Accomplishments: Improved cross country 8k time from 30:33 to 27:41 by the end of the 2017 season.
Interesting Fact About You: I lost 30 pounds to try out for the basketball team in high school, but did not make it. I soon after started running track and cross country and became passionate about distance running.
Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -Marianne Williamson
Pre-Race Superstition: I race in a specific sock every race.
Hometown: Aurora, IL
High School: Oswego East
Parents/family: Marcia Smith-Brown (aunt), Courtney Brown (uncle), James Brown (younger cousin)
At Creighton: 2019: Did not compete. Named to Creighton Dean's List and BIG EAST All-Academic Team. 2018: Did not compete. 2017: Ran in three meets. Finished 56th at Woody Greeno/Dirksen Cross-Country Invitational in his Bluejay debut and was 66th at Briar Cliff XC Invitational as CU's lone runner in each race..Wrapped up his year by taking 190th place at the NCAA Division I Midwest Regionals. Named to Creighton Dean's List and BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
High School Accolades: Oswego East Cross Country Fall 2016 Wolf Award (Hard work, dedication, outstanding team student athlete award), Oswego East Track and Field 2017 Wolf Award, Varsity Cross Country Dedication Award (Fall 2015), Varsity Letter (Cross Country),
College Accolades/Accomplishments: Improved cross country 8k time from 30:33 to 27:41 by the end of the 2017 season.
Interesting Fact About You: I lost 30 pounds to try out for the basketball team in high school, but did not make it. I soon after started running track and cross country and became passionate about distance running.
Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -Marianne Williamson
Pre-Race Superstition: I race in a specific sock every race.
Creighton Cross Country Media Availability September 9
Tuesday, September 09
Creighton Cross Country's Matthew Fayers Media Availability - 9/3/25
Wednesday, September 03
Creighton Cross Country Media Availability - 8/27/25
Wednesday, August 27
Creighton Media Availability - 8/20/25
Thursday, August 21
