Colorado State University Athletics
2010 Cross Country Roster
Ryan Friese
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- High School:
- Rampart
Ryan Friese begins his first season as a volunteer assistant coach at Colorado State University for the cross country and track teams.
Friese was a standout on the Colorado State track & fi eld team from 2007-2011 where he competed in the 400 meters, 800 meters, 4x400 relay, long jump and triple jump for the Rams.
Friese was a Mountain West champion in the 800 in both the indoor and outdoor seasons in 2009. His indoor top time of 1 minute, 50.79 seconds is the second-best time ever clocked at Colorado State. He also ranks in the top fi ve in the 800 in the outdoor record books. He is a seven-time all-conference recipient for his efforts in the 800 and the 4x400 relay.
A recent graduate from Colorado State, Friese received his degrees in computer engineering and computer science. He is currently a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow, pursuing his doctorate in electrical engineering at CSU.
A native of Colorado Springs, Colo., Friese attended Rampart High School where he earned all-state honors in the 400 meters and the triple jump. He was also awarded All-America honors in the 4x400 relay.
