2020 Men's Track and Field Roster

Ethan Van Setten

  • Position Middle Distance
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Fontana, CA
  • Highschool Walnut HS

Biography

2019 (Redshirt - Junior - unattended):
  • Ran team best 1:50.58 in the outdoor 800m - lifetime best
  • Ran 5th best on the team in outdoor 400m with a time of 50.14 at Chris Rinne Twilight
  • Ran 9th best on the team in outdoor 200m with a time of 23.33 at Chris Rinne Twilight - lifetime best
2018 (Junior):
  • 8th place in UCR history in the outdoor 800m with a Big West qualifying time of 1:51.34 at Mt. Sac - lifetime best
  • Member of the team best 4x400 relay that ran a 3:18.13 time???????
  • Finished 2nd best on the team in the indoor 400m with a time of 50.62 (altitude adjusted) at NAU Lumberjack - lifetime best
  • Finished with a team best 1:20.93 run time in the indoor 600m at UNM Don Kirby
  • Finished with a team best 1:55.13 run time in the indoor 800m at the MPSF Championships
  • Member of the Big West qualifying team 4x400 relay that ran for a time of 3:18.13 at the UCI Steve Scott
2017 (Sophomore):
  • Big West: In the preliminary round of the 800m, placed 10th with a time of 1:54.82
  • Member of UCR record holding Distance Medley Relay team with a time of 10:00.31
  • Member of the 8th fastest 4x400 indoor relay team in UCR history with a time of 3:18.64 (altitude adjusted)
  • Finished 3rd best on the team in the outdoor 400m with a time of 50.27 at UCLA
  • Finished 2nd best on the team with a Big West qualifying time of 1:52.74 in the outdoor 800m
  • Member of the team best 4x400 relay that ran for a time of 3:13.42 at the Big West Championships
2016 (Freshman):
  • UCR Record holder for indoor 600m at 1:20.06
High School:
  • As a senior, went undefeated in the 800m and won the league championship at Walnut High School
  • Team went undefeated and won league championships in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons
  • The Mustangs advanced to the second round of CIF his senior year
Personal:
  • Parents: William and Debby Van Setten
  • Favorite Team: Green Bay Packers
  • Favorite Athletes: Aaron Rodgers, Sam Lebowitz and Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Favorite Movies: Joker and Deadpool 2
  • Favorite T.V. Shows: Breaking Bad and Regular Show
  • Reason for Choosing UCR: "I wanted to continue my track and field running career with a team that would improve my skills and run faster."

Historical Player Information

  • 2016Freshman

    Middle Distance
  • 2017Sophomore

    Middle Distance
  • 2018Junior

    Middle Distance
  • 2019Senior

    Middle Distance
  • 2020Senior

    Middle Distance