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Armani Merlino
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Lancaster, NY
- High School:
- Lancaster High School
- Major:
- Computer Science
Bio
COLLEGE CAREER BESTS:
3000m: 8:47.12
5000m: 15:07.15
8kXC: 24:49.2
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
2019-2020: Ran 6 meets for the Bulls in XC, placing 38th at the MAC XC Championships. 8k XC Best of 25:12.2 at the Paul Short invite. Indoor T&F Season ran personal best of 15:07.15/5000m at the PSU National Invite, and 8:47.12/3000m placing 8th at the D
BEFORE COMING TO UB:
High School Bests: 1600m/4:23.52, 3200m/9:10.72
High School Highlights: Set Eight high school records, New Balance Nationals 2 Mile Championship Qualifier
PERSONAL……
Parents: Mark Merlino and Peggy Terranova. One brother, Dallas. Inspired by teammates. Favorite athlete - Billy Mills - the only Olympic 10,000 champion for the USA. When he's not running, he likes to cook. Favorite move is Avatar. Favorite food to eat is Baked Ravioli. A random Fun Fact: Has the unique ability to wiggle his ears. Why Armani chose UB: Selected UB because he's from Buffalo and could represent his homeotwn while getting a world class education.
3000m: 8:47.12
5000m: 15:07.15
8kXC: 24:49.2
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
2019-2020: Ran 6 meets for the Bulls in XC, placing 38th at the MAC XC Championships. 8k XC Best of 25:12.2 at the Paul Short invite. Indoor T&F Season ran personal best of 15:07.15/5000m at the PSU National Invite, and 8:47.12/3000m placing 8th at the D
BEFORE COMING TO UB:
High School Bests: 1600m/4:23.52, 3200m/9:10.72
High School Highlights: Set Eight high school records, New Balance Nationals 2 Mile Championship Qualifier
PERSONAL……
Parents: Mark Merlino and Peggy Terranova. One brother, Dallas. Inspired by teammates. Favorite athlete - Billy Mills - the only Olympic 10,000 champion for the USA. When he's not running, he likes to cook. Favorite move is Avatar. Favorite food to eat is Baked Ravioli. A random Fun Fact: Has the unique ability to wiggle his ears. Why Armani chose UB: Selected UB because he's from Buffalo and could represent his homeotwn while getting a world class education.
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