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2019-20 XC/Track Roster

Sydney Johnson

  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Monticello
  • Hometown Rock Hill, NY

Biography

Sydney's Results

Set the school record for the 6k on October 5, 2019: 21:17.3

2019-20 (SENIOR):
  • Named the 2019-20 Siena Female Athlete of the Year 
  • MAAC All-Academic Team member for all three seasons
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll member
  • Named the Female Leo Dufort Student Athlete of the Month for October 2019 
  • Given the team's Female Cross Country Most Improved award 
  • Served as a team captain 
  • Competed in six cross country & four indoor track events
  • Set the program record for the 6k at the Paul Short Run on October 5 (21:17.3)
  • Placed 19th at the MAAC Cross Country Championships
  • Participated in the NCAA Division I Northeast Regional Cross Country Championships
  • Placed seventh in the 5000m run at the MAAC Indoor Track Championships 
2018-19 (JUNIOR):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team & MAAC Academic Honor Roll member 
  • Named the Female Leo Dufort Student Athlete of the Month for October 2018
  • Competed in six cross country events, six indoor track meets and six outdoor track events
  • Placed fourth in the 5k at the Marist Season Opener on Sept. 1
  • Ran a personal best 18:18.6 in the 5k at the R.K. Munsey/UAlbany XC Invitational on Oct. 12, placing sixth 
  • Placed 29th in the 6k at the MAAC Cross Country Championships on Oct. 27
  • Participated in the 6k at the NCAA DI Northeast Region Cross Country Championships on Nov. 9 
  • Ran a personal best 17:26.12 in the 5000 mater race at the Boston University john Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan. 25
  • Ran a personal best 10:06.00 at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Feb. 8
  • Took ninth in the 3000 at the MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb. 17
  • Placed 27th in the 5000 at the IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 3
  • Ran a personal best 36:36.68 in the 10,000 meter race at the Bison Outdoor Classic on April 14
  • Placed 6th in the 10,000 at the MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Champonshps on May 5
2017-18 (SOPHOMORE):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team & MAAC Academic Honor Roll member 
  • Competed in five cross country events, five indoor track events and five outdoor track meets 
  • Placed 5th in the 4k at the Siena Shourt Course Twilight Meet on Sept. 1
  • Participated in the 5k at the IC4A/ECAC XC Championships on Nov. 19
  • Placed 26th in the 3000 at the MAAC Indoor Track & Field Champonships on Feb. 17
  • Took 3rd in the 3000 at the Ualbany Spring Classic on April 19
  • Placed 7th in the 10,000 at the MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 5
2016-17 (FRESHMAN):
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll member 
  • Competed in one cross country event, five indoor track meets and six outdoor track events 
  • Took second at the Class of 1932 Track meet in the 3000m (Indoor)
  • Finished 17th in the 5000m at the MAAC Indoor Championship
  • Third place finish in the 5000m at the Rider Invitational (Outdoor)
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Participated in both cross country and track at Monticello High School
  • Ran five years for varsity cross country, four for indoor track and six for outdoor track
  • Sullivan County Championship Section Nine
  • State Qualifier in Cross Country
PERSONAL:
  • Born on December 30
  • Daughter of Ronald and Kelly Johnson
  • Has one brother - Aiden, who attends Siena, and a twin sister - Camryn, who is also on the Siena track team 
  • Majoring in psychology 
  • Chose Siena because of the beautiful campus, the track team and the small atmosphere 
GETTING TO KNOW SYDNEY:
  • Nickname: Squid
    Major: Undecided Liberal Arts Major
    Twitter handle: @Sydney_runs
    Instagram handle: Sydneyruns
    Another Siena sport I follow: Womens Swimming
    My goal for the upcoming season: To give my all everyday at practice
    My biggest fear is: Needles
    My hobbies are: Swimming, painting, hanging out with friends
    If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Sydney, Australia
    If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: Water
    My before game routine: Listen to music
    Best advice I have ever received: Never be satisfied
    Person I look up to the most: My grandpa
    Three words that describe me: Happy, hard working, loving
    If I could meet anyone, it would be: Steve Prefontaine
    Sport/position I always wanted to try: Diving
    When I'm not playing, you can find me: In my room, or with friends
    My dream job: Artist
    If I could have any pet, I would have: turtle
    My dream car: Mercedes benz
    Future Plans: Besides finish college I don't know yet
    Favorites
    TV show: Friends
    Vacation spot: Orlando Florida
    Twitter account to follow: @Justadorable
    Color: Purple
    Sports Team: Yankees
    Flavor of ice cream: Mint chocolate chip
    App: Instagram
    Animal: seal
    Food: Icecream
    Movie: Finding Nemo
    Song:From The Ground Up by Dan and Shay
    Actor/Actress: Zac Efron

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

  • 2017-18Sophomore

  • 2018-19Junior

  • 2019-20Senior