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2026 Men's Track & Field Roster

Travis Selby

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Nevada City, Calif.
  • Highschool Nevada Union HS

Biography

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As a Junior - T&F (2025)
- Appeared in seven meets, primarily in the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 meters
- Ran a season-best 14:15.76 in the 5000 at the ULV Leopard Invitational (3rd place)
- Placed 14th in the 5000 at the CCAA Championships (15:18.26)
- Clocked a personal-best 3:50.68 in the 1500 at the Chico Invitational, winning the event
- Also ran 3:57.65 at the Wildcat Invite and 3:57.65 at Sacramento State
- Opened the season with a 15:17.57 in the 5000 at the Wildcat Invite (7th place)
- Placed 14th in the 10,000 at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic with a personal-best 30:24.81
- Also raced the 10,000 at APU Franson Last Chance (31:39.35)

As a Junior - XC (2024)
- Appeared in five meets
- Finished 19th overall at the CCAA Championships in 24:50.9
- Ran a personal-best 24:22.1 (8K) and placed 12th at the Western Washington Bill Roe Classic

As a Sophomore - T&F (2024)
- Appeared in eight meets
- Ran a 32:31.57 in the 10,000m at the CCAA Championships

As a Sophomore - XC (2023)
- Appeared in three meets
- Made 6K debut at the Ash Creek Collegiate, running in 18:32.6 for 11th place
- Ran a season-best 25:58.8 (8K) at the Cal State San Marcos Cougar Challenge
- Posted a time of 26:27.7 (8K) at the San Francisco State Invitational

As a Freshman - T&F (2023)
- Ran a 15:19.57 in the 5,000m at the Wildcat Invitational

As a Freshman - XC (2022)
- Ran in four meets, all in the 8K distance
- Member of the CCAA Championship team
- Finished 55th at teh CCAA Championships
- Ran a 25:11.0 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational for a season best

2021–22
- Redshirted both cross country and track & field seasons during his first year on campus
- After running unattached and placing 85th (8k time of 27:59.2) September 10, 2021 at the San Francisco State Invitational, sat out the rest of the cross country season due to injury
- Opened the spring track & field season with a 9:24 3,200m PR at the team’s Cardinal vs White intrasquad meet
- Recorded a personal best 5k time of 15:26.7 March 5, 2022 at the Kim Duyst Invitational, finishing 15th overall
- Finished 37th overall in the 3k run March 12, 2022 at the Aggie Open, stopping the clock at 8:53.2
- Concluded the season with a 10k time of 33:51.4, good for 53rd place March 31, 2022 at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic.
 
Pre-Chico Days
- A long-distance running star at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley
- Two-time All-Foothill Valley League selection
- Helped lead the Miners to the 2018 Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship
- As a junior, placed third at the FVL Cross Country Championships and sixth at the sub-sectional race a week
- Capped off his senior season with another third place finish at the FVL Cross Country Championships and a win on his home course at the Nevada Union Invitational
- On the track, recorded a 3,200-meter time of 9:44 as a sophomore, and concluded his senior year with 4:33 and 9:33 clocking’s in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter events respectively
- Also lettered in basketball.
 
Personal
- Born February 12 in Berkeley
- Son of Kevin and Emily, both are Chico State alum
- Has one younger brother, Wesley
- Served as a member of SAAC while at Chico State
- Currently employed at The Well at Bell Memorial Union, a student wellness center on campus
- Favorite Chico State course is PHHA 370, Drugs in our Society, taught by Professor Skinner
- Favorite athlete is Swedish runner Andreas Almgren
- His heroes are his parents and extended family because "they influence and support my life and aspirations. I wouldn't have the privileges I have without them behind me."
- The people he admires the most are San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry because "growing up Giants, Warriors and 49ers fans, I have a lot to be grateful for as a fan. Buster Posey was a very even-keel and calculated catcher who had to overcome a severe injury to complete teh Hall of Fame-level career that he had. Stephen Curry is one of the most talented basketball players ever that revolutionized the game of basketball and created one of the NBA's best dynasties."
- Chose Chico State because of his parents, to be close to home and nationally compete in distance running
- On his greatest moment in sports thus far was "being able to pace my teammates to a 1-2 finish in the 2023 CCAA Championship. I was not running well at the time, but was very grateful to be able to help my teammates."
- The most impressive thing he has ever accomplished outside of sports was earning Valedictorian honors in high school
- Outside of sports, his best talent is organization and time management
- During free time he enjoys playing basketball with his teammates, find swimming holes and just hang out with his friends
- On the top of his bucket list is to qualify for the Olympic Marathon team trials and complete teh Western States Endurance Run
- An interesting fact about him is "my dad works part time as a PA announcer for track meets and for FloTrack, a sports media company that covers professional track meets, also as an announcer. My brother Wesley is on the team as well."
- The best advice he received was from teammate Jack Emanuel: "Don't wait."
- Graduated with a degree in Public Health in 2025 and is now pursuing a Master of Public Administration, expected to complete in 2027

Historical Player Information

  • 2022Freshman

  • 2023Freshman

  • 2024Sophomore

  • 2025Junior

  • 2026Senior

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