University of Minnesota Athletics
2022-23 Track & Field Roster
John Quigley
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Position:
- Distance
- Hometown:
- Omaha, Neb.
- High School:
- Millard West
- Prev School:
- Creighton
John Quigley's TFRRS Bio
John Quigley's IAAF Bio
2023 Outdoor Track & Field • Graduate Season: Participated in four outdoor meets for the Gophers... Made his outdoor debut in the Maroon and Gold uniform at the Jim Click Shootout, running a lifetime best 1500m time of 3:58.40... Ran a 5000m lifetime best at the 2023 Kip Janvrin Open at 14:30.92 to finish second overall... Competed in the 1500m at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships.
2022 Cross Country • Graduate Season: Ran in Minnesota's lineup five times in his only cross country season with the Gophers... Made his debut at the Oz Memorial, finishing eighth overall... Was 61st at the Michigan Big 10 Preview in a time of 19:46.30 at the 6K event... Ran in the Big Ten Championships, a 8K event, and ran a time of 26:03.40.
2021 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Was the Bluejays headlining finisher in 5-of-6 meets on the season ... In his senior season debut, Quigley finished sixth overall at the Hawkeye Invitational (9/3) ... Was Creighton's first runner to cross the finish line at both the BIG EAST Championship (10/29) and NCAA Midwest regional (11/12) ... Ran a season-best 8K time of 24:56.3 at the Bradley "Pink" Classic, placing 45th out of 248 entrants.
2020 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Became the second fastest 8K runner in school history after clocking in at 24:52.1 at the BIG EAST Championship (3/6).
2019 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Was team's top finisher in 4-of-6 meets. Took third in Bluejay debut in a dual vs. Drake. Also first Bluejay finisher at Rim Rock Farm Collegiate Classic, Bradley Pink Classic and the NCAA Midwest Regional. Placed 54th at BIG EAST Championship. Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team as well as Creighton Dean's List.
HIGH SCHOOL: 4-time track state qualifier, 3-time cross country state qualifier. All-Metro Academic Scholar Athlete Award... Won two Nebraska state cross country championships as a team during sophomore and junior seasons and won a team track title in sophomore season... Was coached by Colin Johnston.
PERSONAL: Was born in Korea... Plans on exploring Environmental Engineering at Minnesota... Son of Bill and Sherry Quigley... Has two siblings in Laura and Julia and has a dog named Charlie... Lists traveling, fishing and perfecting the moon walk as interests outside of running...
Why Quigley chose Minnesota: "I chose the University of Minnesota for its academic excellence in my field of study and the opportunity to compete one last year in collegiate athletics at a high level."
John Quigley's IAAF Bio
2023 Outdoor Track & Field • Graduate Season: Participated in four outdoor meets for the Gophers... Made his outdoor debut in the Maroon and Gold uniform at the Jim Click Shootout, running a lifetime best 1500m time of 3:58.40... Ran a 5000m lifetime best at the 2023 Kip Janvrin Open at 14:30.92 to finish second overall... Competed in the 1500m at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships.
2022 Cross Country • Graduate Season: Ran in Minnesota's lineup five times in his only cross country season with the Gophers... Made his debut at the Oz Memorial, finishing eighth overall... Was 61st at the Michigan Big 10 Preview in a time of 19:46.30 at the 6K event... Ran in the Big Ten Championships, a 8K event, and ran a time of 26:03.40.
2021 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Was the Bluejays headlining finisher in 5-of-6 meets on the season ... In his senior season debut, Quigley finished sixth overall at the Hawkeye Invitational (9/3) ... Was Creighton's first runner to cross the finish line at both the BIG EAST Championship (10/29) and NCAA Midwest regional (11/12) ... Ran a season-best 8K time of 24:56.3 at the Bradley "Pink" Classic, placing 45th out of 248 entrants.
2020 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Became the second fastest 8K runner in school history after clocking in at 24:52.1 at the BIG EAST Championship (3/6).
2019 CROSS COUNTRY (at Creighton): Was team's top finisher in 4-of-6 meets. Took third in Bluejay debut in a dual vs. Drake. Also first Bluejay finisher at Rim Rock Farm Collegiate Classic, Bradley Pink Classic and the NCAA Midwest Regional. Placed 54th at BIG EAST Championship. Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team as well as Creighton Dean's List.
HIGH SCHOOL: 4-time track state qualifier, 3-time cross country state qualifier. All-Metro Academic Scholar Athlete Award... Won two Nebraska state cross country championships as a team during sophomore and junior seasons and won a team track title in sophomore season... Was coached by Colin Johnston.
PERSONAL: Was born in Korea... Plans on exploring Environmental Engineering at Minnesota... Son of Bill and Sherry Quigley... Has two siblings in Laura and Julia and has a dog named Charlie... Lists traveling, fishing and perfecting the moon walk as interests outside of running...
Why Quigley chose Minnesota: "I chose the University of Minnesota for its academic excellence in my field of study and the opportunity to compete one last year in collegiate athletics at a high level."
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