Aidan Sullivan (10/19/2020) - Athlete Awards - University of New Hampshire Athletics

Aidan Sullivan

Award:
Athletes of the Week
Week:
10/19/2020
Sport:
Men's Cross Country
Bio:
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Aidan Sullivan is a senior on both the men's cross country and track & field teams, and represents his home state as he is from Nashua, N.H. He started running at the young age of 10 and has competed as a distant runner in all his years as a Wildcat.

He has made phenomenal contribution toward the community as a member of SAAC. Along with his contributions in the UNH community, Aidan had won incredible accolades, including a bronze medal in the steeplechase at the 2019 America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and a gold medal in the distance medley relay.

Q&A WITH AIDAN

As co-president of SAAC, what do you think is important for athletes to keep in mind during the pandemic?
During this pandemic, I believe that it's extremely important to stay connected with friends and family, whether it's getting together (socially distant) or over Facetime/ Zoom. I also believe that finding something to do, like a hobby, or exercising daily is very important to keep your mind focused on something else rather than being inside all of the time. Most importantly, it's important to keep a positive attitude, not even towards COVID-19, but a positive attitude towards this school year, and getting as much out of it as you can!

When did you start competing in cross country and/or track? What is your favorite thing about being on the UNH track & field team?
I started running around 10 years old, and started to compete in middle school, and then realized my passion for running competitively. I then carried it out through high school, and now I run at the Division 1 level. My favorite part about being on the cross country/ track & field teams is the fun and competitive atmosphere in which our team brings to practice and races. Even in team meetings, there is such a positive atmosphere in the air.

What does it feel like to represent your home state?
I'm honored to represent the 603. To compete against some of the best talent around the region and even sometimes in the nation feels incredible, especially coming from such a small state like NH and making a statement about your competitiveness and your drive to achieve as much as possible.

During your athletic career, do you have a most memorable meet? If so, can you describe the experience?
The most memorable race that I have competed in would be the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2019 AE outdoor track & field championships. The reason as to why it was so memorable was that I came into the race ranked 9th, I had placed 14th the year before, and I came in third place, running a 16-second personal best, and earning my second all-conference honor.

OFF THE FIELD WITH AIDAN
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Food: Chipotle Burrito
Favorite Snack: Lime-flavored chips
Favorite Musical artist: Jeremy Zucker
Favorite Pump-up song: Burn the House Down, by AJR
Favorite Phone app: Twitter
Favorite Pro sports team: Boston Celtics
Favorite Pro sports athlete: Rob Gronkowski
Favorite Place on campus: Field House
What is your dream job: Having a therapeutic private practice specializing with patients with depression and other mental health issues.

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