Trinity Alumni Hans Troyer competes
in NCAA D2 Nationals
By Samantha DePriest
Hans Troyer holds the record for the fastest 1600m Sprint Medley and Cross Country 5k.
If you have ever come to a Trinity Cross Country or Track Meet, you would probably hear the name Hans Troyer mentioned. You may not have seen much of him though as he is one of the fastest Lions to ever lace up a pair of spikes and run with our Trinity purple, black, and white on. Hans graduated TCS in 2018 and still holds records today that hang outside the weight room for the 1600m Sprint Medley and 5k Cross Country. His sweet mom, Mrs. Peggy Troyer, was also our Trinity High School Nurse for many years (in case the last name sounded familiar).
Hans pictures with his wife Grace Troyer, former Trinity TFXC student athlete.
Hans Trooper is the top runner for Augusta University and is no stranger to the NCAA D2 Nationals. He was named PBC All-Conference as well as to the PBC Team of Academic Distinction the last 3 years of college which is quite an accomplishment to be celebrated!
Hans Troyer finished 1st for Augusta University.
The Augusta University men's cross country team competed this afternoon in the NCAA Division II National Championship meet. The meet was at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place, Washington. Seattle Pacific University hosted the meet as part of the D2 Championships Festival. Hans ran an amazing race and finished with a 10k time of 31:26.8 placing him just shy of the top 100 out of 257 of the fastest runners in the country.
Trinity Track and Field Director and Coach JP Weaver shares, “After winning their 4th consecutive Peach Belt Conference Championship, the Augusta University Cross Country and Track & Field team recently finished 2nd overall at the Southeast Regionals. Hans leads his teammates, finishing in 9th place overall, helping secure an automatic bid to Nationals!”
Coach Weaver continues, “I am extremely thrilled and excited for Hans! More importantly, it is amazing to see this young man use his God-given talents both on and off the trails and track. I am thankful to cheer on Hans from a distance, but also being able to see him run most recently at his conference championship. Additionally, being able to coach Hans, both in middle school and high school, witnessing all his achievements is priceless! My charge to Hans, run your race and finish strong!
1 Corinthians 9:24”
We are so proud of Hans and all of his accomplishments both on and off the race course. Congratulations to him and the Troyer family!