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2023-24 Men's Track & Field Roster

Ben Sheehan

  • Position Pole Vault/Multi
  • Height 6-0
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Orchard Park, NY
  • Highschool St. Francis
  • Major Engineering Exploration

Biography

2022-23:
  • Took part in six meets during the indoor season. 
2021-22:
  • Took part in eight indoor events and eight outdoor events
  • Made collegiate debut at Houghton December Classic on 12/3/2021
  • Won the long jump final at the Liberty League Indoor Championships and placed sixth at the Atlantic Region Indoor Championships
  • Took the top-spot in the long jump final at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships
  • Competed in Atlantic Region Outdoor Championships
BEFORE RIT:
  • Undefeated in long jump in his junior and senior years at St. Francis High School.
  • Was named team captain in jumping and sprinting.
PERSONAL:
  • Full name: Benjamin Robert Sheehan.
  • Son of Robert and Cara Sheehan, brother of Matt and Jonathan.
  • Born in Indianapolis.
  • Favorite athletic moment: Breaking 22 feet in the long jump.
  • Says his high school jumping coach is the person who has had the most influence on his career.
  • Started competing in his freshman year after a coach asked him to.
  • Favorite athlete: Josh Allen.
  • Hobbies include gaming, reading, and archery.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22First Year

    Pole Vault/Multi
    6'0"
  • 2022-23Sophomore

    Pole Vault/Multi
    6'0"
  • 2023-24Senior

    Pole Vault/Multi
    6'0"