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Hall of Fame

Sam Montoya

Sam Montoya

  • Class
    1984
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field
  • 7-time All-American
  • Won 1979 Individual National Cross Country Champion as a true freshman; Runner-up in 1981
  • Won both 5K and 10K national crowns in 1984 outdoor track
  • Set NAIA national record with his 10K time of 29:34
  • 1984 ASC graduate with degree in psychology
  • Went on to earn master’s degree in 1994 in HPER
  • Qualified for 1988 Olympic Trials
  • Helped lead 1979, 1980 and 1981 ASC teams to National Cross Country titles
  • Member of RMAC Hall of Fame Teams
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