Cross Country

  Alen Smajic

Alen Smajic

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Revere, Mass.

High School:
Revere

Height:
5-5

05/15/2012

2011 SEASON IN REVIEW

10/14/2011

EMMANUEL HOSTS 7TH ANNUAL SAINTS CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL

The Emmanuel women finished fourth and the men placed fifth in the 7th Annual Saints Cross Country Invitational on Friday night.

AS A SOPHOMORE...Smajic was once again a top-five finisher for Emmanuel as a sophomore...competed in all seven of the Saints' meets during the season...ran his fastest time of the year at the Saints Invitational, when he ran 29-flat...ran a time of 29:23 to place third for the Saints and lead Emmanuel to a 2nd-place team finish at the GNAC Championship.

AS A FRESHMAN...Smajic competed in seven meets for the Saints as a rookie...was a consistent top-five finisher throughout the year...ran his personal best in the NCAA Regionals with a time of 29:25...was named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll twice on 9/12/09 and again on 9/28/09... helped the Saints to a 4th place team finish in the GNAC Championship...also competed in Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field for the Saints.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...Smajic ran cross country for one year and participated in track for two years at Revere High School (Revere, Mass.).

Major: Global Studies

Favorite Movie: The Separates

Favorite Book: The Outsiders

Favorite Pre-meet Meal: energy bar