With nine total seniors and graduate students, including eight who run distance, the Tech men’s track team has plenty of experience. Serving as role models at competition and in practice alike, these veterans can carry the load for the team.
As just a freshman, though, Buford, Ga. native Sam Costa has burst onto the scene at the beginning of the 2017 track slate, earning conference-wide recognition for his performance at a meet hosted by Clemson University. Sam met with the Technique to discuss his path to Tech and the highlights so far.
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