Hugo Hamnett '26 Recruiting Profile

I just finished my first year in track and cross country after transitioning from 10 years of competitive soccer. I continue to experience success including a 4:16.21 in the 1600m (with a 9th place finish at the Dogwood Classic), a 16:00 5k during my debut cross country season and a 7th place All-State finish in the Class 5 state meet. I started track last winter training in sprints and hurdles. I quickly realized that I find satisfaction in achieving my goals and setting new ones, something that happens more consistently in track than in soccer. My coaches have described me as focused, hardworking, a teamplayer, and having range and raw talent. 

Spring Outdoor 2025 Stats

• 4:16.21 PR in the 1600m with a 9th place finish at the Dogwood Classic

After transitioning to distance and middle distance, this winter season, my stats include:  

• 4:19.28 1600m PR (Winning the 62nd Annual East Coast Invitational and earning Milesplit Elite Gold--my third time running the 1600m). 

  • Watch my strong kick in this video (I’m in orange & grey, wearing bib #8): Hugo 62nd East Coast Invitational.MOV

• 2:37.75 1000m (2nd time running this event). 

• Qualification for  State in 4 events (1000m, 1600m, 4x8 relay, and 4x4 relay) and for Nike Nationals Indoor Emerging Elite in the 1600m and 4x8 relay. 

• Split times for the 400 are 0:51. 

In my debut season of cross country in Fall 2024, my successes include:  

• 16:00 5k PR

• Placing 5th in my region (VHSL Region 5C)

• Placing 7th in the Class 5 state meet and achieving All-State

I look forward to the upcoming outdoor season and to logging miles over the summer as I head into my Senior year. I want to continue my athletic achievements in college through competing with a strong track and cross program, while also challenging myself academically.

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