2017 Men's Track and Field Roster

Preston Blake

  • Position Sprints
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Champlin, Minn.
  • Highschool Champlin Park HS

Biography

Parents: Steve and Stacie Blake
Major: Exercise Science

2017 Indoor Track and Field: Competed in the 60 and 200 meter dashes, as well as the 1,600 meter relay...Ran a season best time of 7.47 in the 60 meter dash prelims at The Opener (1/13)...Ran a season best time of 23.90 in the 200 meter dash at St. Olaf Men's Tostrud Classic (2/18).

2016 Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, as well as the 400, 800, 1,600 and 1,600 Sprint Medley Relays...Ran a season best time of 11.40 in the 100 meter dash at the Hamline Invitational (4/11)...Ran a season best time of 22.71 in the 200 meter dash at Golden Bear Twilight (4/29)...Placed first in the 400 meter relay with a time of 43.47 at Holst Invitational (4/18)...Placed eighth in the 400 meter relay with a time of 43.70 at MIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships (5/9).

2016 Indoor Track and Field: Competed in the 55, 60 and 200 meter dashes as well at the 800 and 1,600 meter relays...Recorded a season best time of 6.86 in the 55 meter dash at the Carleton Meet of Hearts (2/13)...Ran a season best time of 23.62 in the 200 meter dash at the University of St. Thomas Opener, which earned him a fifth-place finish (1/15)...Recorded a season best time of 7.32 in the 60 meter dash at the Macalester College Alumni Triangular (1/23).

2015 Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Ran a personal best time of 11.37 in the 100 meter dash at the Meet of the Unsaintly (5/1). Ran a personal best time of 22.71 in the 200 meter dash at the Golden Bear Twilight meet (4/21).

2015 Indoor Track and Field: Competed in the 55, 60 and 200 meter dashes...Ran a season best time of 23.51 in the 200 meter dash at the Macalester College Kilt Classic (2/27)...Recorded a season best time of 7.33 in the 60 meter dash at the University of St. Thomas Showcase (2/13).

High School: Participated in track at Champlin Park HS, qualified for the state meet. 

Auggie Athletic FAQ:
Career Goal: Do something important that helps others.
What I Like Most About Augsburg: Small class sizes.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: Run a sub 11 second 100 meter.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Overcoming personal and team records.
Special/Interesting Facts: I strive to be great at everything I do.
Little Known Fact: I hold the 4x200 meter record at my high school.
Unusual Fact: I like to sing.

Historical Player Information

  • 2015Sophomore

    Sprints
    5'6"
  • 2016Sophomore

    Sprints
    5'6"
  • 2017Junior

    Sprints
    5'6"