2010 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Big West
Finished 16th in the 10000m run at the 2009 Big West Championships . . . Had a 23rd place finish in the 5000m run at the 2009 Championships . . .
High School
Was a four year letter winner in both cross country and track and field at Antelope Valley HS . . . Four-time All-Golden League honoree in cross country . . . Helped his team to a first place finish in the Moore League in cross country . . . Finished second in the state in cross country in Division II as a senior . . . Finished 11th in the Foot Locker West Regionals in 2004 . . . Owns the school record in the two mile, the 4x400 relay and distance medley relay . . .
Personal
Jose Alberto Melena is the son of Alberto and Yolanda Melena . . . Has not declared a major . . . Hopes to become a teacher . . . Roots for the Los Angeles Lakers . . . Favorite athletes are Lance Armstrong, Bernard Lagat and Haile Gebrselassie . . . Favorite author is Ralph Waldo Emerson . . . Favorite novels are “Paradise Lost” and “Rain of Gold” . . . Favorite musical group is AFI . . . Enjoys writing in his spare time . . . Favorite movies are “Braveheart”, “Without Limits”, and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” . . . Is the first member of his family to attend a four-year university and says his goal is to “show my brothers that they can be successful too” . . .
| 2009 Outdoor Top Marks |
| 3000m |
8:39.10 |
March 20, 2009 |
Spring Break Collegiate |
| 5000m |
14:49.01 |
March 7, 2009 |
Ben Brown Inv |
| 10000m |
32:15.85 |
May 15, 2009 |
Big West Champs |
Historical Player Information
