Erik Antokal • 2012

Nickname: E
Park Ridge, NJ (Park Ridge High)
Pre-Med, Latin American Studies and Community Health

Erik is regarded by his teammates as one of the hardest working members of TUXC, and rightfully so. Committed to putting in the mileage necessary to break through to the next level, Erik made huge strides in his freshman year setting new PRs at every distance he raced. Drawn to longer events, Erik has gutted through some some excellent 5Ks and 10Ks over the past three years. During Erik's senior cross season, his teammates rewarded this grit by naming him XC captain. Demonstrating great senior leadership, Erik guided the young squad to a 9th place finish at XC Nationals. As Erik heads into the track season, he will continue to guide the strong distance cohort as well as to make waves in his own running.

Interests: FOCUS Pre-orientation, Tufts Health Horizons International, Brunk's music, cinnamon bread

PRs: 3000m: 9:18.88
5000m: 16:10.37
10000m: 35:31.59


Why Tufts: It had (and continues to have) that special "click" feeling.