Gonzaga University Athletics

Gonzaga University-  (2018-19) Cross Country - Ran in five meets throughout the season including the Clash of the Inland Northwest Invitational, Cougar Cross Country Classic, Montana Invitational, and Inland Empire Challenge. Ran to his best finish of the season at the Sasquatch Invite where he took 4th…Indoor - Competed at the WSU Indoor Track and Field Meet in the 3k. Also competed in the D1 Invitational Team Challenge…Outdoor - Competed in the 5k at WAR 12. Also competed in the 5k at the Spokane Memorial 2019. Had his best race of the year at the West Coast Invitational where he ran a personal best of 30:40.10 in the 10k.

High School- Simpson finished his senior season with an 11th place finish at the 2015 WIAA State Cross Country Championship, running a person best of 15:41.1 over the 5,000-meter course. He holds personal bests on the track of 4:25.09 in the 1600 meters and 9:26.87 in the 3200 meters.

Personal: “I chose Gonzaga because of its nursing program and the cross and track coaching staff.” Recipient of the 2015-16 Greater Spokane League Male Scholar Athlete award. 4.0 high school GPA, four-year member of the Honor Society, and recipient of the AP Scholar Award. Simpson is also an Eagle Scout and claims to have not eaten chocolate since he was 7 years old.