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As a Junior – Track & Field (2026)
– Competed in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay during the season
– Recorded a college-best 100m time of 11.08 at the Chico Invitational
– Posted a college-best 200m time of 22.91 at the Wildcat Invitational
– Ran 11.10 in the 100m at the Yuba Last Chance University meet, placing second
– Helped Chico State win the 4x100m relay at the Yuba Last Chance University meet with a time of 42.67
– Helped Chico State win the 4x100m relay at the Chico Invitational with a time of 41.60
– Helped Chico State win the 4x100m relay at the Johnny Mathis Track & Field Meet with a time of 41.76
– Also helped the Wildcats place second in the 4x100m relay at the Humboldt Invitational with a time of 41.39 and third at the Wildcat Invitational with a time of 42.01
With San Diego Mesa College
– Helped lead team to Pacific Coast Athletic Conference championships in 2024 and 2025
High School
– Graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California
– Named Best Short Sprinter in 2023
Personal
– Born April 7 in Summit, New Jersey
– Son of Thomas and Ulrika Lerner
– Has two brothers, Oscar and Carl
– Majoring in Exercise Physiology
– Plans to attend physical therapy school and become a physical therapist
– Favorite course is Exercise and Sport Psychology, taught by Jock Clark
– Chose Chico State for its strong team culture, coaching staff, and competitive, supportive environment
– Greatest sports moment was running 10.86 in the 100 meters
– Favorite athletes include Usain Bolt, Trayvon Bromell, LeBron James, Armand Duplantis, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
– Best advice received: “Greatness is a choice”
