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2026 Cross Country

Elijah Thompson

  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 150
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Stafford, Va.
  • Highschool Saint John Paul the Great Catholic

Biography

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Before Lynchburg (Rockhurst): Raced five times throughout his first cross country campaign for the Hawks ... Secured a 27:09.5 personal best in the 8k at the GLVC Cross Country Championships in October 2025 ... 

Prep/Personal: Brother, Jacob, also competes for the cross country and track & field teams ... Rockhurst Outdoor Track & Field Freshman of the Year ... VISAA 1,600m Champion ... Five-time VISAA event runner-up ... Five-time recipient of the Coach's Award at John Paul the Great ... Enjoys eating and hanging out with friends ... Son of Keith and Rachel ... Sibling of Brandon and Jacob