Michael Long

Class:
Junior
Position:
Mid-Distance
Height:
6-3
Hometown:
Sterling, Va.
Prev School:
Saint Sebastian Academy (Ave Maria)

TFRRS Profile
World Athletics Profile

Previous School

Spent two years at Ave Maria
Clocked a personal-best 1:47.54 to win the 2024 USATF U20 800 title and qualify for the World Athletics U20 Championships
Raced to back-to-back NAIA outdoor 800 national titles in 2024 and 2025
2025 NAIA indoor 800 national runner-up in 2025
Won four Sun Conference individual titles, including three in the 800 and one in the mile

Prep

Graduated from Saint Sebastian Academy
Competing at the 2023 Adidas Outdoor Nationals, won the 800 title and placed third in the mixed 4 x 400 relay
Set school records in the 400 (48.84) and 800 (1:50.10)

Personal

Son of Stephen and Patricia Long
Parents both ran track & field at Mount St. Mary’s
Birthday is May 24
Economics major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I was looking at several competitive track programs, but Liberty stuck out because of the strong Christian culture and amazing coaches that care about not just athletic performance but also the overall wellbeing of the athletes.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray and visualize before my races. Praying helps me to focus on Jesus, and visualizing helps me execute my race strategy once the gun goes off.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents because of their hard work and determination.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I won U20 championships at Hayward Field and made Team USA.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
0, because it's my favorite number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Both my parents ran in college at Mount St. Mary's.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is steak and eggs.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Swimming

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Scooby.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Michael Jordan

What is your favorite possession and why?
My food, because I love eating!

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Country Roads”

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy, for the food and the beaches.