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California Institute of Technology

2013 Cross Country

Alex Pien

  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 150
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Camas, Wash.

Biography

As a Freshman (2012-2013):

Cross Country -- Finished two races during his first-year withthe program ... Ran a 20:43 6K at the Redlands Invitational tofinish second among Beaver harriers ... Caltech's first finisher atthe SCIAC multi-duals with an 8K time of 27:43

Track/Field -- Season best time of 4:06.14 in the 1500 meterrace at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational ... Ran his best 5000 metertime (16:27.80) at the SCIAC quad-meet hosted by La Verne

High School:

Member of the cross country, soccer, and track and field teamsin high school...Named first team All-League in cross country forhis 5K time of 16:25...named most improved on his cross countryteam...Played defensive mid for the soccer team...Set personalrecords of 4:26 in the 1600m and 9:39 in the 3200...Doublequalified for state track


Personal: 

Chemical Engineering major...Matt Centrowitz is his favoriteathlete...Said he chose Caltech to be with other motivated, brightstudents...HS Class Valedictorian...Enjoys coffee...Son of Leslieand Gene...Has a brother named Christopher

Historical Player Information

  • 2012First-Year

    5'11" 150 lbs
  • 2013Sophomore

    5'11" 150 lbs