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2015-16 RIT Men's Track/Field Roster

Jon Pelzar

  • Position Distance
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Redding, CT
  • Highschool Joel Barlow
  • Major Management Information Systems

Biography

2015-16: Competed in several middle and long distance events during the indoor and outdoor season … won three events … finished in the top 10 in 15 of 17 events competed … set career bests in the 800-meters (1:57.35), 1500-meters (3:55.90), mile (4:19.26), 3000-meters (8:28.02) and 5000-meters (15:08.13) … earned U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Atlantic Region honors … named the RIT Male Athlete of the Week, Feb. 8 and May 23 … named the Liberty League Track Performer of the Week, Dec. 13 and May 22.

Before RIT: Ran cross country and track for Joel Barlow High School… also played soccer and lacrosse… cross country team captain 2011… All-SWC selection.
 
Personal: Management information systems major … son of Liz and Bill Pelzar… has two siblings, Alex and Olivia.

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13First Year

    Distance
    6'1"
  • 2013-14Sophomore

    Distance
    6'1"
  • 2014-15Junior

    Distance
    6'1"
  • 2015-16Senior

    Distance
    6'1"