Gavin Sweeney

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
Distance
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Mooresville, N.C.
Prev School:
Lake Norman High School

TFRRS Profile

2024 Outdoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Finished fourth in the CUSA steeplechase
Ran season-best times of 3:59.06 (Liberty Twilight Qualifier 1,500) and 9:43.19 (Virginia Challenge steeplechase)
CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty
Racing unattached, top effort of the season was an 8:34.03 3K at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational

2023 Cross Country (R-Fr.)

Placed 24^th at the CUSA Championship
Representing Liberty for the first time, crossed the line 24^th at the Eye Opener in an 8K time of 25:24.2

2023 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty and was redshirted
Competing unattached, won the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic steeplechase in a personal-best 9:27.86
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

2022-23 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty and was redshirted
Racing unattached, ran a 4:18.01 mile at the Brant Tolsma Invitational

2022 Cross Country (Fr.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty and was redshirted

Prep

Graduated from Lake Norman High School
Came in fifth in the 3,200 at the North Carolina 4A outdoor state meet as a senior to close out his career
Crossed the line 27^th at the 2021 North Carolina 4A Cross Country Championship, helping his team come in fourth
Top times included 4:22.41 (1,600), 9:24.19 (3,200) and 15:39 (cross country 5K)

Personal

Son of Mike and Stacy Sweeney
Birthday is March 9
Major is criminal justice

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The culture of Liberty.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray with my team. It's what we always do.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My Dad inspires me. He is a big part of my life.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Running at the 2024 CUSA Track and Field Championship in El Paso.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Oatmeal is my favorite meal.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Wake surfing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have three dogs.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Mo Farah

What is your favorite possession and why?
My car because I like to drive.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
On God by Kanye West

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
New Zealand because it looks pretty.