2020 Women's Track and Field Roster
Roster

Samantha Poliakon
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Upland, Ca
- High School:
- Cajon HS
2019 (Junior):
Personal:
- Finished 4th on the team in the outdoor 1500m with a time of 4:48.97 at UCSB/Cal Poly
- Finished 3rd on the team in the outdoor 3000m steeple with a time of 11:58.60 at the UCR Spring Classic
- Finished 4th on the team in the indoor 3000m with a time of 11:06.24 at the MPSF Championships
- 3rd best on the team in the outdoor 3000m steeple with a time of 11:03.42 at the Big West Championship
- 4th best on the team in the outdoor 1500m with a time of 4:42.42 at the UCI Steve Scott - lifetime best
- 5th best on the team in the outdoor 5000m with a time of 18:16.37 at the APU Bryan Clay
- 4th in UCR history outdoor 3000m steeple with a time of 10:58.91
- Finished 5th in the conference in the 3000m Steeple Chase with a time of 10:58.91
- Finished 18th in the conference in the 5000m with a time of 18:14.27
- Cajon High School Athlete of the Year 2012-2014
- MVP in Cross Country throughout high school
- Received the Cross Country Coach's Award 2014-2015
- District Athlete of the Year 2013-2015
- Placed on the Second All-League Team in soccer 2013-2014 and the All-League Team in cross country 2012-2015
Personal:
- Parents: Damon and Jennifer Poliakon
- Major: Art- Photography
- Favorite Foods: Cheese, Italian food and chocolate chip cookies
- Favorite T.V. Shows: Master Chef, Survivor and American Horror Story
- Favorite Movies: UP and Shawshank Redemption
- Hobbies: Adventures, photography, being active, hanging out with friends and shopping
- Biggest Athletic Influence: Her high school coach, Chris Cordova
Highlander Hot Talk Podcast - Spring Sports Recap 5/21/2026
Thursday, May 21
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24





















