Conner Mantz
Conner Mantz (born 8 December 1996) is an American long-distance runner, who competes for Nike. He ran collegiately for Brigham Young University, and won the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 8 December 1996 Logan, Utah |
| Home town | Smithfield, Utah |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Track and Field, Road running Cross country running |
| Event(s) | 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, Half marathon |
| University team | BYU Cougars |
| Turned pro | December 2021 |
| Coached by | Ed Eyestone |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | |
Professional
Mantz represented the United States in the junior race at the 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Guiyang, China, placing 29th in 25:28 over 8 km. Mantz also led Team USA to a 6th place finish.
Shortly after turning professional in December 2021, Mantz won the USA Half Marathon Championships in Hardeeville, South Carolina with a time of 1:00:55.[2]
National championships
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Spokane, Washington | 4th | 3000 m | 7:49.43 |
| 2021 | USA Half Marathon Championships | Hardeeville, South Carolina | 1st | Half Marathon | 1:00:55 |
| United States Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 5th | 10,000 m | 27:59.37 | |
| 8th | 5000 m | 13:32.69 |
Personal life
Mantz is from Cache County, Utah.
BYU
| Representing BYU Cougars | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Year | West Coast Conference Cross Country Championship | NCAA Cross Country Championship | MPSF Indoor Track Championship | NCAA Indoor Track Championship | NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track Championship | |
| 2021-22 Red Shirt-Senior | 1st 23:01.0 | 1st 28:33.1 | ||||
| 2020-21 Senior | 1st 22:54.4 | 1st 29:26.1 | 10,000m 2nd 27:42.46 | |||
| 2019-20 Junior | 1st 23:33.8 | 3rd 30:40.0 | ||||
| 2018-19 Sophomore | 3rd 23:24.7 | 10th 29:17.1 | 3000m 2nd 7:50.90 | 3000m 7th 7:56.72 | 5000m 7th 14:09.20 | |
| 5000m 10th 13:51.45 | 10,000m 4th 29:19.93 | |||||
| 2017-18 Freshman | 3000m 10th 8:02.75 | 10,000m 22nd 31:37.34 | ||||
| 5000m 6th 14:01.96 | ||||||
Sky View High School
| Year | Foot Locker Cross Country Championships | New Balance Indoor Nationals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10th 15:27.0[4] |
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| 2013-14 | 7th 15:23.0[5] | 5000m 14:24:33 1st[6] |
Brooks PR 2 mile 4th 8:56.62 | |||
| 2012-13 | 12th 15:32.3[7] | Great Southwest Classic 3200 Meters 2nd 9:32.51 | ||||
| Representing Sky View High School at Utah High School Activities Association | ||||||
| Year | Cross Country class 4 state championship | Outdoor Track and Field class 4 state championship | ||||
| 2014-15 | 15:18.9 2nd place | 3200 m 9:03.47 1st | ||||
| 1600 m 4:13.68 2nd | ||||||
| 800 m 1:58.20 10th | ||||||
| 2013-14 | 15:11.5 1st place | 3200 m 8:57.99 1st | ||||
| 1600 m 4:10.47 1st | ||||||
| 800 m 1:56.80 5th | ||||||
| 2012-13 | 15:17.8 3rd place | 3200 m 9:10.20 2nd | ||||
| 1600 m 4:16.08 3rd | ||||||
| 2011-12 | 15:40.0 2nd place | 3200 m 9:18.56 3rd | ||||
| 1600 m 4:22.5 7th | ||||||
External links
References
- Conner Mantz at World Athletics
- Dickinson, Marley (6 December 2021). "Connor Mantz wins USATF Half Marathon Championships". runningmagazine.ca. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- Conner Mantz Brigham Young University results TFRRS
- 2014 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship Boys Results Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
- 2013 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship Boys Results Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
- Bloom, Marc (2014-03-25). "Conner Mantz Is Confident After New Balance Nationals Win". Runner's World. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
- 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship Boys Results Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
- Conner Mantz bio Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah Athletic.net
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