2023 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
2023:
- Competed in five races during the cross country season
- Ran first collegiate race at St. John Fisher's Terry Rodenbeck Invitational (Sept. 1)
- Was RIT's top-runner at the Terry Rodenbeck Invitational, finishing 13th with a 6K time of 20:09.0
- Competed in the Liberty League ChampionshipsÂ
Before RIT:
- Attended Brookline High School
- 2022 Massachusetts State D1 Conference Champions
Personal:
- Born in Rochester, NY to Olena and Alex Cherkasky
- Has one sibling, Michael
- Enjoys doing art and playing video games
- Favorite athletic-related moment: Going to NXR New England in 2022 with high school cross country team
- Best career-related advice received: Don't try to run through an injury; a day of practice isn't worth the risk of hurting yourself more
- Most influence on athletic career: High school coach showed me that running can be more than a hobby
- Fun fact: Can do a good impression of Roz from Monsters Inc.
