Kansas State University Athletics

2024 Cross Country Roster

K-State Cross Country competes at the Bob Timmons Challenge, August 31, 2024. 

(Photo: Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports)
Photo by: Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports
Lucas Holdren

Lucas Holdren

  • Weight:
    null
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Manhattan, Kan.
  • High School:
    Manhattan
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests (Cross Country)
 10k  32:13.7 (NCAA Midwest Regional, 11/15/24)
 8k  25:23.9 (Big 12 Championship, 11/1/24)
 6k  19:32.6 (Bob Timmons Classic, 8/31/24)

HONORS
  • 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (Track & Field)

AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
  • Raced in all five meets his first year, including the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/15/24) where he ran the 10k with a time of 32:13.7.
  • Recorded his 8k personal best at the Big 12 Championship (11/1/24) with a time of 25:23.9, finishing 92nd.
  • At the Bradley Pink Classic (10/18/24) he ran in the 8k in 25:26.4, placing 144th.
  • Ran in his first 8k at the Gans Creek Invitational (9/27/24) with a time of 25:41.6.
  • In his first collegiate race at the Bob Timmons Classic (8/31/24) he ran in the 6k with a time of 19:32.6 in 16th place.

Personal Bests (Track)
 Mile  4:25.69 (DeLoss Dodds Invitational, 1/31-2/1/25)
 3,000 Meters  8:37.93 (Steve Miller Invitational, 2/7/25)
 5,000 Meters   14:51.98 (Oregon Open, 4/18/25)
 3,000 Meter
 Steeplechase
 9:34.88 (Ward Haylett Invitational, 5/9/25)

AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
  • At the Ward Haylett Invitational (5/9/25) he ran in the 3,000m steeplechase for the first time with a time of 9:34.88 in 3rd place.
  • Ran in the 5,000 meters at the Oregon Open (4/18/25) with a 3rd place time under 15 minutes at 14:51.98.
  • Started the season at the KT Woodman Classic (4/11-12/25) running in the 5,000 meters with a time of 15:16.34.
INDOOR
  • At the Steve Miller Invite (2/7/25) he ran his fastest 3,000 meters by 12 seconds in the invite race with a time of 8:37.93 in 8th place.
  • Ran in the mile for the first time at the DeLoss Dodds Invite (1/31-2/1/25) in 4:25.69 in 12th place.
  • In his first collegiate track meet at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/17/25) he competed in the 3,000 meters with a time of 8:49.09 in 9th place.

PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Attended Manhattan High School
  • Two-time all-state honors
  • Five-time all-league and all-region honors

IN THE CLASSROOM
  • Majoring in Parks Management & Conservation

PERSONAL
  • Son of Natalie and Terry Holdren
  • Has one sibling; Brogan
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