Chip Smith

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Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Westerville, Ohio
High School:
Westerville Central

Chip Smith TFRRS Profile

CAREER HONORS
• All-ACC Cross Country Academic Team (2023)
• ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2024)

2024-25
Cross Country:
• Competed in two meets
• Was the third Cardinal through the line at the Live in Lou Classic with an 8K time of 26:09.7
• Recorded a season-best 8K time of 26:08.8 to open his season at the Southern Showcase

2023-24
Cross Country:
• Competed in two meets for the Cardinals
• Established a new personal-best in the 8K at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in 26:05.5
• Raced to a time of 26:59.8 at the ACC Championships

Indoor:
• Did not compete in any indoor events

Outdoor:
• Did not compete in any outdoor events

2022-23
Cross Country:
• Competed in two meets
• Ran personal best in the 8K in 27:13.1 at the Live in Lou Classic
• Made collegiate debut at the Covered Bridge Open in 28:20.8

Indoor:
• Competed in two meets in the 800m, mile, and 4x400m relay
• Placed sixth in the 800m at the Cardinal Classic in a time of 1:57.72

Outdoor:
• DId not compete in any outdoor events due to injury

Prep/High School Honors:
• Three-time All-Conference Honoree for cross country
• Two-time All-District Honoree for cross country
• Three-time All-Conference Honoree for track and field
• Two-time All-Regional Honoree for track and field
• Two-time All-State Honoree for track and field
• Holds four school records

Personal:
• Full name is Charles Smith
• Nickname is Chip
• Birthdate is July 10, 2004
• Majoring in sport administration
• Parents are Rene and Dolph Smith
• Has an older sister, Emily
• Proudest moment of his life was winning a state title
• Hopes to become a high school teacher and coach after graduating college
• Greatest challenge to overcome was coming back from straining his hamstring during the middle of his senior cross country season
• Chose UofL because of the coaches, facilities, and campus