Jeff Ragazzini • 2011

Wilton, CT (Wilton High School)
Mechanical Engineering

On many levels, Jeff Ragazzini personifies Tufts distance running. His hard work and dedication has led to consistent improvements in each of his 3 years at Tufts. As a freshman he was an alternate for the 2007 TUXC squad. As a sophomore he competed at the national qualifier. As a junior he earned All-Region honors. We can only wait to see where he'll go as a senior. Jeff posts solid range for the Jumbos as he suits up from the 800m to the 5k. Most notably, he won the 2k waterless steeplechase at the Connie Putnam Honorary Steeplechase this spring.

Interests: being filthy loud at meets

PRs: 800: 1:57.7
1000: 2:33.23
1500: 3:59.93
1 Mile: 4:17.60
3000: 8:49.67
5000: 15:26.06
8000 XC: 25:41
13.1 Mile: 1:16:10

Why Tufts: Hands-on, personal, and well-rounded engineering education, diverse and interesting student body, exciting close-to-but-not-inside-a-city atmosphere, and Greg Pallotta.