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Lafayette College Athletics

2022-23 Track and Field Roster

Alex Gent

  • Pos. Distance
  • Yr. Junior
  • Hometown Schenectady, N.Y.
  • High School Guilderland
  • Major Government and Law

Biography

Events Best Performances
3000M 9:05.67
5000M 15:36.10

2022:
Finished the 3000 meter in a time of 9:05.67 at the Bucknell Tune Up.
2021-22: 
Bucknell Tune Up 3000 meter 9:05.67.
At
Guilderland:
Finished 13th in NYS Section 2 Class A Championships...placed 15th at the Suburban Council Championships...served as co-captain of varsity cross country team...earned four varsity letters in cross country and three in track and field…four-year scholar athlete.

Personal: Son of Dean and Laurel Gent...has a younger sister, Shannon...born Nov. 16, 2001.

Why did you choose Lafayette?
I chose Lafayette for its academic excellence and beautiful campus. I was also impressed with the recent improvement in the men’s cross country team and I wanted to be a part of their future success.


What is your favorite event in track & field? Why?
My favorite event is the 3,000m. I prefer longer distance races.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    XC/Distance
  • 2021-22Sophomore

    Distance
  • 2022-23Junior

    Distance