Ryan Almog - 2026 - Men's Outdoor Track & Field - Cal State San Marcos Athletics

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2026 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Roster

Ryan Almog

Ryan Almog

Position:

Distance
Class:

Freshman
Hometown:

Elk Grove, Calif.
Prev School:

Pleasant Grove HS

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HIGH SCHOOL

A 2025 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, California.
Competed in the Delta League
Named cross country team MVP three times (freshman, junior, and senior years).
Served as team captain during junior and senior years.
Passed four AP classes.
Won the Delta League 3200-meter Frosh/Soph championship and was runner-up in the 1600 meters as a sophomore.
Qualified for the cross country state meet as a junior, the only male from his team to do so.
Qualified for the winter state 3K as a senior.
Three-time Junior Olympic qualifier in track and cross country.
Holds the school record in the two-mile cross country event and the 4x1600-meter relay.
Previously held the distance medley relay record.
Helped lead his team to the 2024 Delta League cross country championship.
Participated in Eagles For Earth and Simba’s Sanctuary.

CLUB

Ran with Sacramento Elite for one year and Sacramento Valley Endurance for two and a half years.
Three-time Junior Olympic finalist, twice in track and once in cross country.

PERSONAL

Born in Sacramento, California and raised in Elk Grove, California.
Son of David and Nichole Almog.
Plans to major in biology and pursue a career in bioengineering and biomechanics to study athletes.
Aspires to become a professional runner.
Enjoys running, spending time with friends, eating out, and playing video games.
Favorite movies include Bullet Train, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Zoolander, and White Chicks.
Favorite athletes are Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Steve Prefontaine, John Funderburg, and LeBron James.
Favorite foods include orange chicken, chicken Alfredo with broccoli, street tacos, chicken katsu and ribeye steak.
Greatest influences are John Funderburg, his parents, his brother, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Favorite sports teams are the San Francisco 49ers, Sacramento Kings and San Francisco Giants.
Pregame superstition includes drinking an energy drink and believing that feeling tired before a race leads to better performance.
Most memorable moment was qualifying for the state meet and being surrounded by teammates celebrating his achievement.
Interesting fact: He enjoys adrenaline-filled activities like cliff jumping and roller coasters.
Gives back to his community by working with environmental organizations.

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