Christian Yepez

College: Queensborough
Collegiate Sports: Cross Country & Track
Origin: Guayaguil, Ecuador
Resides: Jackson Heights, Queens
High School: W.C. Bryant HS
Year in College: Freshman
Major: Journalism
Hobbies: Dancing and working out, especially weightlifting.
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish

What has been the best part of being on the Cross Country team?
The best part has been the fact that I can expand my horizons by traveling to another colleges, and meeting new people.

What do you wish to accomplish this year?
I wish to improve my times throughout the season

What is your fondest memory of any season that you have run?
The 1998 PSAL Championship. It was twenty degrees and raining. I was freezing and I could still finish the race.

What do you think is your best attribute or contribution to the team?
The guidance and advice I can offer my teammates.

What would you change about the team?
The attitude that we all get sometimes, I would like the team to be more outgoing.

Are you glad to be at Queensborough?
Yes, of course, the college has a very nice campus and it has also given my lots of opportunities.

Do you find it difficult to play a sport and attending college?
No, not really. I think I know how to manage my time pretty well.

Do you work? How many hours a week? Where?
No, I don't have a job right now. I am really focused in school and sports.

What are some of your future plans, academically?
I plan to transfer to a senior college, and then I would like to go to graduate school.

Do you think that you will continue running after finishing college? Why?
Definitively, I will continue running because first of all, I am a member of the College Point Road Runners, and New York Road Runner Club. Also, because I just love running.

Is this the only sport that you do?
No, I also play soccer. I'm a former member of the soccer team.

Additional information on Chris:
I am single and looking for someone!