2019-20 Men's Track & Field Roster
Christian Champen
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Clayton, Ohio
- High School:
- Northmont
| Event | Distance | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJ (I) | 23'-6.75" | 12/8/17 | Golden Flash Gala |
| Pole Vault (I) | 17'-2.5" | 1/28/17 | EMU Triangular 2017 |
| LJ (O) | 23'-2.5" | 3/30/18 | Oliver Nikoloff Invitational |
| Pole Vault (O) | 17'-2.75" | 4/14/17 | Akron-Northeast Ohio Quad |
Athletic Achievements
• 2017 NCAA East Regional qualifier (Pole Vault)
• Two-time All-MAC Second Team (2017 Indoor and Outdoor)
KSU Record Book
• Ranks 2nd in Indoor Pole Vault (27’-03.75”)
• Ranks 3rd in Outdoor Pole Vault (27’-03.75”)
2017 SEASON
INDOOR
• Placed second in pole vault at MAC Championships (17’-1.5”)
• Won pole vault at EMU Triangular with a personal-best 17’-2.75”
• Won pole vault in first collegiate meet at Golden Flashes Gala (17-0.75”)
• Also took first-place at Doug Raymond Invitational and Kent State Tune-Up
OUTDOOR
• Placed 15th in pole vault at NCAA East Regionals (16’-10.75”)
• Scored nine points at MAC Championships by placing second in pole vault (16’-8.75”), fifth in 4x400 relay (3:21.45) and sixth in long jump (24’-2.5”)
• Won pole vault at Northeast Ohio Quad with a personal-best 17’-2.75”
• Also took first-place at Crimson Tide Invitational (16’-8.75”)
PRIOR TO KENT STATE
• Earned All-America and All-State honors in the pole vault as a senior
• Earned All-Region and All-League honors three consecutive years
• Owns the Northmont High School pole vault record with a mark of 16' 4.5"
PERSONAL
• Son of Maurice and Martina Champen
• Has three siblings: Amber, Ashley and Demetrius
• Digital media production major
