2024 Cross Country Roster
Aiken, Sean
Sean Aiken
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 5-11
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Eden Christian Academy
Bio
TFRRS Profile
Conference USA Cross Country Championship (8K)
2024 (Oxford, Ala.): 26th place, 25:15.1
2024 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
2023 Cross Country (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose liberty as it is allowing me to grow tremendously in my faith and I get to learn so much from the people around me.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I journal a lot before a race to make sure that I am going into the race with a heart of gratitude and in full surrender to the Lord’s plans.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My whole family inspires me in how they love me through everything.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment is winning the state championship in the 3200m my senior year of high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Drew Aiken - basketball at Regent University
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love chicken alfredo.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I always check brawlstars.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging with friends and family.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Teddy.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kyrie Irving was my favorite athlete.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I’d want to go to Hawaii since the surfing is crazy there.
Conference USA Cross Country Championship (8K)
2024 (Oxford, Ala.): 26th place, 25:15.1
2024 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- Finished fifth in the CUSA steeplechase
- Clocked a personal-best 9:21.11 steeplechase at the Virginia Challenge
- Won a pair of races as a freshman, including the 49er Classic 3K and Hornet Open steeplechase
- CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- Did not compete in any races for Liberty and was redshirted
- Racing unattached, his top times included 4:14.88 in the Liberty Open mile and 8:29.06 in the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational 3K
2023 Cross Country (Fr.)
- Did not compete in any races and was redshirted
Prep
- Graduated from Eden Christian Academy
- 2022 Pennsylvania AA state champion at 3,200 meters in a personal-best time of 9:13.47
- As a senior in 2023, placed fourth in the 3,200 and fifth in the 1,600 at the Pennsylvania AA state meet
- Posted top-five finishes at the Pennsylvania AA state cross country championship as both a junior (fifth place) and senior (third)
- Other top times included 4:16.45 (1,600) and 15:37.4 (cross country 5K)
Personal
- Son of Sean and Anna Aiken
- Brother Drew played basketball at Regent
- Birthday is Aug. 24
- English education major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose liberty as it is allowing me to grow tremendously in my faith and I get to learn so much from the people around me.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I journal a lot before a race to make sure that I am going into the race with a heart of gratitude and in full surrender to the Lord’s plans.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My whole family inspires me in how they love me through everything.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment is winning the state championship in the 3200m my senior year of high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Drew Aiken - basketball at Regent University
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love chicken alfredo.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I always check brawlstars.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging with friends and family.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Teddy.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kyrie Irving was my favorite athlete.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I’d want to go to Hawaii since the surfing is crazy there.
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