Colorado University Athletics
2018 Cross Country Roster
Jericho Cleveland
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- High School:
- Volcano Vista
2018: Redshirt. Did not compete.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Cleveland was named the Albuquerque Journal Track and Field/Cross Country Athlete of the Year twice, his junior and senior years, in addition to earning the 2018 New Mexico Gatorade State Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Cleveland competed for Volcano Vista High School and earned seven letters, four in cross country and three on the track. He set several VVHS records while in high school, which included the 800 (1:52.59), 1,600 (4:07.89), mile (4:08.95) and 3,200 (9:17.64). He was also a part of the school record setting 1,600-medley relay, which doubles as a state record. Cleveland ran a 1:53 split on the 800 leg; the relay finished in 3:29.89. A five-time state champion on the track, Cleveland won a pair of titles (1,600 and 3,200) as a junior. As a senior, he captured three titles (800, 1,600 and 3,200). His high school track team was the state runner-up three times (2016, 17 and 18), while his cross country team was the runner-up in 2017 thanks to his second-place finish. After Cleveland’s runner-up finish, he went on to place 12th at the Nike Region Cross Country meet. Cleveland was also recruited by Northern Arizona, Boise State, New Mexico, Georgetown and Adams State.
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HIGH SCHOOL BESTS: 800-meters: 1:52.59; 1,600-meters: 4:07.89; Mile: 4:08.95; 3,200-meters: 9:17.64.
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IN THE CLASSROOM: Fendel intends to major in integrative physiology and is also interested in physical therapy.Â
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PERSONAL: Jericho Moyese Cleveland was born on March 16, 2000, in El Paso, Texas. He is the son of Shane and Julie Cleveland of Albuquerque, N.M., and has two brothers, Dakota and Sequoyah. Cleveland comes from an athletic family. His father ran at New Mexico and was a professional triathlete/duathlete, while his mother was a gymnast at UNM. His brother Dakota currently runs at Azusa Pacific. Cleveland is also musical; he can compose, listen to and play music by ear on the piano. Although he is not fluent, he has a strong foundation in Spanish. Cleveland has been doing volunteer work for many years, most recently volunteering at the 2018 Crossroads for Women, which is an organization that helps single mothers who are essentially homeless. He has also participated in several mission trips.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Cleveland was named the Albuquerque Journal Track and Field/Cross Country Athlete of the Year twice, his junior and senior years, in addition to earning the 2018 New Mexico Gatorade State Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Cleveland competed for Volcano Vista High School and earned seven letters, four in cross country and three on the track. He set several VVHS records while in high school, which included the 800 (1:52.59), 1,600 (4:07.89), mile (4:08.95) and 3,200 (9:17.64). He was also a part of the school record setting 1,600-medley relay, which doubles as a state record. Cleveland ran a 1:53 split on the 800 leg; the relay finished in 3:29.89. A five-time state champion on the track, Cleveland won a pair of titles (1,600 and 3,200) as a junior. As a senior, he captured three titles (800, 1,600 and 3,200). His high school track team was the state runner-up three times (2016, 17 and 18), while his cross country team was the runner-up in 2017 thanks to his second-place finish. After Cleveland’s runner-up finish, he went on to place 12th at the Nike Region Cross Country meet. Cleveland was also recruited by Northern Arizona, Boise State, New Mexico, Georgetown and Adams State.
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HIGH SCHOOL BESTS: 800-meters: 1:52.59; 1,600-meters: 4:07.89; Mile: 4:08.95; 3,200-meters: 9:17.64.
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IN THE CLASSROOM: Fendel intends to major in integrative physiology and is also interested in physical therapy.Â
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PERSONAL: Jericho Moyese Cleveland was born on March 16, 2000, in El Paso, Texas. He is the son of Shane and Julie Cleveland of Albuquerque, N.M., and has two brothers, Dakota and Sequoyah. Cleveland comes from an athletic family. His father ran at New Mexico and was a professional triathlete/duathlete, while his mother was a gymnast at UNM. His brother Dakota currently runs at Azusa Pacific. Cleveland is also musical; he can compose, listen to and play music by ear on the piano. Although he is not fluent, he has a strong foundation in Spanish. Cleveland has been doing volunteer work for many years, most recently volunteering at the 2018 Crossroads for Women, which is an organization that helps single mothers who are essentially homeless. He has also participated in several mission trips.
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