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2026 Men's Track & Field Roster

Michael Torres

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Ventura, Calif.
  • Highschool Ventura HS

Biography

Click here to view Michael Torres' TFRRS profile

As a Sophomore – Cross Country (2025)
– Competed in four 8k races during the season
– Placed 25th at the CCAA Championships with a time of 25:38.8
– Recorded a season-best 8k time of 25:04.5 at the Kim Duyst Twilight XC Invitational
– Placed eighth at the San Francisco State Invitational with a time of 25:09.0
– Ran 25:22.0 at the Mike Johnson XC Classic

As a Sophomore – Track & Field (2026)
– Competed in the 800m, 1,500m, 5,000m and distance medley relay during the season
– Recorded a season-best 800m time of 1:57.74 at the Wildcat Invitational
– Posted a season-best 1,500m time of 3:55.80 at the Wildcat Invitational
– Ran a season-best 5,000m time of 14:41.88 at the Johnny Mathis Track & Field Meet
– Helped Chico State win the distance medley relay at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic with a time of 10:07.54
– Ran 3:57.67 in the 1,500m at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic
– Clocked 3:58.89 in the 1,500m at the Bryan Clay Invitational
– Opened the season with a fifth-place finish in both the 800m and 1,500m at the Wildcat Invitational

As a Freshman – Track & Field (2025)
– Competed in the 1,500m, 5,000m and distance medley relay during the season
– Recorded a season-best 1,500m time of 3:54.95 at the Chico Invitational, placing third
– Posted a season-best 5,000m time of 15:13.41 at the APU Franson Last Chance
– Helped Chico State run 10:21.93 in the distance medley relay at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic
– Ran 3:55.48 in the 1,500m at the APU Franson Last Chance
– Clocked 3:58.50 in the 1,500m at the ULV Leopard Invitational
– Also ran 3:58.63 in the 1,500m at the Sacramento State Hornet Invite

Personal
- Born July 31 in Ventura
- Parents are Aaron and Mary
- Has one sister name Lila
- Has five brothers: Elijah, Ezekiel, Noah, Josiah and Nokoa
- His mother, Mary, was inducted into Chico State's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025 after an illustrious career with the Wildcats, earning All-America twice, a CCAA individual champion and the 2006 CCAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year
- Plans to graduate in 2027 with intentions to go law school
- Admires his father for 'being the hardest working, most relentless man I know and who taught me to always put my everything into something. He's my best friend.'
- Favorite athlete is basketball legend Kobe Bryant for his 'relentless work ethic and drive to be the greatest. Mamba Mentality.'
- Chose Chico State 'due to the amazing culture that has accumulated over the years due to Coach Gary Towne's leadership. It's a culture of hard-workers and guys giving it their all and I love that.'
- His greatest sports moment was 'racing the 4x800m relay in the CIF Southern Section Masters meet. It was the pinnacle of Southern Section racing and to stop on that line with teammates and race was unreal.'
- Once scored a 3 on the AP Literature exam
- His best talent outside of sports is public speaking, he loves writing and delivering speeches to crowds
- Loves listening and discovering new music and discover new movies. He also collects vinyl and physical movies
- On his bucket list is getting a first edition of 'Blonde' by Frank Ocean on Vinyl
- Favorite musician is Baby Keem
- Best advice he received was from his dad: 'Put the phone down and go to sleep.'
- Majoring in political science

Historical Player Information

  • 2024Freshman

  • 2025Freshman

  • 2026Sophomore

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