2023-2024 Track and Field Roster

Lucas Slear
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Position:
- Sprints
- Height:
- 6-1
- Hometown:
- Butler, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Butler Area Senior High School
TFRRS Profile
2024 Outdoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)
- Completed his first two races in a Liberty uniform, running the 4 x 400 at the Florida Relays and the 400 at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier
- CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)
- Did not compete in any meets for Liberty
2023 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted
- ASUN Academic Honor Roll member
2022-23 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted
Prep
- Graduated from Butler Area Senior High School
- Helped his team win the sprint medley relay title at adidas Indoor Nationals as a senior
- Four-time Pennsylvania state medalist and four-time All-American overall during his senior year, including the indoor and outdoor seasons
- Posted a top 400 time of 49.92
Personal
- Son of Arthur and Stephanie Slear
- Birthday is May 13
- Major is sport management
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to Liberty for the athletics program.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray before every race and think about my grandpa who passed away
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father inspires because he is such a loving and hardworking person that is passionate about everything that he does.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I became an All American 4 times in high school track.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is chicken parmesan over pasta that my mom makes at home for dinner.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love going outside and doing outdoor activities.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog, his name is Fonzie and he's a Berne doodle.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Peyton Manning
What is your favorite possession and why?
My chain with a cross pendant because of what it represents.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Anything by Pitbull.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turks and Caicos, I've been there twice and it's my favorite place in the world to go.
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Wednesday, January 21
Allie Zealand Talks About The Cross Country & Indoor Track Season
Friday, December 12
Coach Zealand & Ryann Aycock Give An Update On The Cross Country Season
Wednesday, September 17







