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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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2024-25 Men's Track and Field Roster

Yichen Sun

  • Height 5-10
  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Chapel Hill, N.C.
  • High School Chapel Hill
  • Event Distance
  • Major Computer Science, Economics and Data Science

Biography

Collegiate Personal Bests (TFRRS) 

2023-24:
- Appeared in eight meets
- Finished runner-up in the 5000 meter at the MIT Final Qualifier
- Finished third in the 5000 meter at the Sean Collier Invitational
Favorite Sports Memory: 
- Winning the team state championship for the second year in a row

Off the Track at MIT: 
- Majoring in computer science, economics and data science with a minor in mathematics
- UROP in the Economics Department

High School: 
- All-State in cross country 
- Cross country and indoor track and field Team MVP 
- School record holder in 3,200m (indoor) and 5,000m (outdoor) 
- Eight-time varsity letter winner between cross country, indoor and outdoor track, and field 
- Class Valedictorian 
- Member of the National Honor Society 
- Computer Science Club Founder 
- Science Olympiad Club President 
- Chapel Hill High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship winner
- Eagle Scout

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24First Year

    Distance
    5'10"
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Distance
    5'10"