2019 Men's Track and Field Roster

Vincent Martinez-Puentes

  • Position Mid Distance
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Temecula, CA
  • High School Chaparral HS

Biography

High School:

  • Attended Chaparral High School
  • Held the fastest mile with a time of 4:17 in 2018 for Chaparral HS
  • Finished with a time of 17:55.86 at the Arcadia Invitational for the 4x1600 Relay
  • Most memorable athletic achievement was when he took first place at the California Relays in the 800m with a time of 4:28.97


Personal:

  • Son of Daniel Martinez and Liliana Puentes 
  • Aspires to be an Olympian
  • Favorite team: Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Favorite Athletes: Louis Zamperini, Nomar Garcia-Parra and fellow UCR Alumna and Track & Field Star Brenda Martinez
  • Favorite foods: cereal, Asian fried chicken, potatoes, honeydew melon, watermelon, sushi, fried rice
  • Favorite artists: Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead, Cage the Elephant
  • Hobbirs: producing videos, cooking, and playing competitive games with friendsÂ