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Siena University Athletics

2023-24 XC/Track Roster

Ryan Shanahan

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Halfmoon, NY
  • High school Shenendehowa

Biography



2022-23 (JUNIOR):
  • Competed in three cross country, five indoor track, and six outdoor track events
  • Finished 54th at MAAC Cross Country Championships
  • Finished ninth in the 5,000 at MAAC Indoor Track Championships
  • Finished 25th in the 3,000 with a new personal best time of 8:24.73 at IC4A Indoor Track Championships
  • Ran a personal best in the 5,000 (14:44.98) at the Bison Outdoor Classic
  • Ran a personal best in the 1,500 (4:00.27) at the Rider Outdoor Invitational
  • Finished 18th in the 5,000 at MAAC Outdoor Track Championships
  • Finished fourth in the 3,000 at IC4A Outdoor Track Championships
2021-22 (SOPHOMORE):
  • Competed in six cross country, six indoor track, and six outdoor track events
  • Finished 46th at the MAAC Cross Country Championships and 70th at the IC4A Cross Country Championships
  • Ran a personal best in the 3,000 (8:32.98) at the Thomas Terrier Classic on January 30
  • Finished tenth in the 5,000 with a personal best time of 14:46.58 at the MAAC Indoor Track Championships
  • Finished 32rd in the 5,000 at the IC4A Indoor Track Championships
  • Won the 1,500 with a personal best time of 4:04.21 at the Capital District Classic on April 30
  • Placed 21st in the 5,000 at the MAAC Outdoor Track Championships 
2020-21 (FRESHMAN):
  • Competed in two cross country events on the season, placing 105th at the 2021 MAAC Men's Cross Country Championships
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Member of the 2018 & 2019 Class A Section II Cross Country Team Champions
  • Logged top-30 individual finishes at the 2019 NYS Championship and the NXN Regional Championship
  • Best times include 4:29.30 in the 1-mile, 9:05.78 in the 3k, and 15:29 at the Saratoga State Park course
  • Also played lacrosse in high school
  • Placed on the Honor Roll throughout high school 
PERSONAL:
  • Born on November 14
  • Son of Brendan & Jennifer Shanahan
  • Father played football at Canisius
  • Has four sisters - Bridget, Julia, Lauren, and Molly
  • Sister, Bridget, played field hockey at Merrimack College
  • Sister, Lauren, plays lacrosse at Clarkson
  • Majoring in business 
  • Chose Siena because it made him feel at home upon visiting

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

  • 2021-22Sophomore

  • 2022-23Junior

  • 2023-24Senior