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2017-18 XC/Track & Field Roster

Grant Norton

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Scotia, NY
  • High school Scotia-Glenville

Biography

AS A FRESHMAN:
  • Set the school record in the 4x100m relay at the MAAC Outdoor Championship
  • Took seventh place in the 4x400m relay at the MAAC Outdoor Championship
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Ran cross country and track all four years at Scotia-Glenville High School
  • NYSPHSAA State Tournament Silver Medal in Indoor Track
  • Captain of the cross country and track teams junior and senior year
  • Received the 110%Award in 2013 and the "Can" Award in 2016 for cross country
  • Three-time Most Valuable Athlete for Track
  • Named Most Valuable Freshman in 2013
PERSONAL:
  • Son of Teresa Norton
  • Has one brother (Casey)
  • Major is currently Economics
GETTING TO KNOW GRANT:
Nickname: G
Major: Economics
What I like most about Siena: The People
Another Siena sport I follow: Basketball
My goal for the upcoming season: Become faster and stronger
My biggest fear is: heights
My hobbies are: Hiking, Fishing
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Sorrento, Italy
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: running clothes
My before game routine: I always eat Graham Crackers
Best advice I have ever received: Train like you've never won and race like you've never lost.
Person I look up to the most: My Dad
Three words that describe me: energetic, happy, determined
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Mid-distance
When I'm not playing, you can find me: Outside
My dream job: CEO
If I could have any pet, I would have: A dog
My dream car: Maserati
Favorites
TV show: Friends
Vacation spot: Sorrento, Italy
Color: Purple
Sports Team: New England Patriots
Flavor of ice cream: Double Dark Chocolate
App: Pokemon-Go
Animal: Dogs
Food: Spaghetti
Pro athlete: Matthew Centrowitz

NORTON'S CAREER RESULTS

PERSONAL BEST TIMES
800m: 1:58.44 (2016)
1000m: 2:41.57 (2015)
Mile: 4:35.46 (2015)
3000m: 9:26.62 (2014)

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

  • 2017-18Sophomore