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2023-24 Men's Track & Field Roster

Ben Pochobradsky

  • Position Sprints
  • Height 6-3
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Schenectady, NY
  • Highschool Mohonasen High School
  • Major Industrial Engineering

Biography

2023-24:
  • Took part in eight indoor events and five outdoor events
  • Participated in Liberty League Indoor Championships
  • Set a personal-record in the 200 (23.23) at the RIT Invitational 
  • Member of first-place 4x400 relay team at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships
2022-23:
  • Competed in the Liberty League Indoor Championships. 
  • Finished first as part of the 4x200 team twice during the indoor season. 
  • Participated in eight meets during the indoor season.

BEFORE RIT:
  • Holds 400 meter record at Mohonasen High School.
  • New York State Section 2 champion
  • Finished 8th in 400 meter final at the New York State Division I finals.
  • Class valedictorian.
PERSONAL:
  • Son of Eric and Nancy.
  • Brother of Sarah and Bethany, both of who played soccer collegiately.
  • His aunt and uncle, Sandy and Steve Solimano, both attended RIT.
  • Started running competitively in the seventh grade, on the modified team.
  • Favorite athletic memory: Qualifying for state championship in the 400.
  • Best advice ever received: "Never get outworked." He was told it by his dad.
  • Says his family has had the biggest influence on his career.
  • Hobbies: Spending time with friends, music. 
  • Favorite pro athlete: Soccer player Mohammed Salah

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23First Year

    Sprints
    6'2"
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    Sprints
    6'3"