Andrew Benito

Position:
Sprints
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Westfield, NJ
High School:
Pingry School
Major:
Engineering

PERSONAL BESTS

2015 OUTDOORS: Turned out a season-best time of 23.00 seconds in the 200 meter dash at the Lafayette 7-Way

2015 INDOORS: Competed in the 500 meter race at the Bucknell Tune-Up.

2014 OUTDOORS: Placed fifth in the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the Lafayette dual meet.

2014 INDOORS: Competed in Fast Times Before Finals and Lafayette dual meet.

GETTING TO KNOW ANDREW
Why did you choose Lehigh?: “It has an incredible engineering program with a strong D1 track team.”
Favorite thing about Lehigh: “There’s rarely a dull moment here.”
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite place on campus: UC Front Lawn
Favorite food: Thai food
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite musical artist: Dave Mathews Band
Favorite movie: The Die Hard series
Favorite TV Show: Mythbusters
Favorite website: wimp.com
Favorite pro team: The Giants
Hobbies: Carpentry, metal fabrication, auto mechanics, mountain biking
Magazine cover I'd like to be on: Men’s Health
Place I'd like to visit: Fiji
Talent I'd most like to have: Be good at Parkour
Dream Job: Own my own company
If I didn't run track, I would play: Rugby