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Gonzaga University Athletics

2025 Cross Country Roster

Sawyer Clarkson

  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Belle Fourche, S. Dak.
  • Highschool Belle Fourche HS

Biography

Cross Country Personal Bests
Event Place Time Meet
8K 54th 25:01.7 2024 Cougar Classic
 
Track Personal Bests
Event Indoor Outdoor
1500m 4:07.04 (2025 Jeff Rahn Classic)
3000m 8:24.16 (2023 Spokane Invitational) 8:48.83 (2025 Buc Scoring Invite)
5000m 14:42.88 (2025 Whitworth Peace Meet)
10000m 31:44.84 (2025 Whitworth Twilight)

Prior to Gonzaga

- Clarkson was a 3x State Champion in cross country and 2x State Champion in track (3200) at Belle Foursche High School. He also won the 2023 Dakota Relays 3200 in a PB of 9:07. He has a PB of 15:02 in the 5000M (XC).

Personal
- Plans to major in criminology. Chose Gonzaga "because of the standout athletics, the opportunity to earn a high level education and coach Pat Tyson’s determination to build one of the best distance programs in the nation."
"Fun Fact: I am learning how to play the electric guitar."

Historical Player Information

  • 2023Freshman

  • 2024Redshirt Freshman

  • 2025Redshirt Sophomore