The Citadel Athletics

Grant Smith Cross Country Bio

SOPHOMORE (2014-15): Solid distance runner that parlayed his success in the Indoor season into five top 10 finishes in the Outdoor campaign … notched a sixth place finish (15:27.76) in the 5000 meters at the Coach O Coastal Carolina Invitational … won his first collegiate race at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational when he captured the 10,000 meters in 32:27.03 … had the first of three top 10 finishes in April when he was sixth place (15:53.98) in the 5000 meters at the Terrier Relays … came away with a first place finish (8:45.34) at the Lowcountry Collegiate Invitational … ended his second season with the Dogs by placing ninth in the 10,000 meters (33:12.29) at the 2015 SoCon Outdoor Championships … competed in an array of events during the Indoor season … began the season at the Bob Pollock Invitational where he finished fourth (16:01.94) in the 5000 meters … crossed the line in the 5000 meters in seventh (15:52.49) at the Wesley A. Brown Invitational … had his third top 10 finish of the Indoor campaign at the Buccaneer Invitational where he was fifth (15:26.87) in the 5000 meters … wrapped up the 2015 SoCon Indoor Championships in ninth (33:12.29) in the 10,000 meters.

FRESHMAN (2013-14): Enjoyed his best finish of the Outdoor campaign at the Savannah State Twilight where he finished third (17:36.90) in the 5000 meters … began his collegiate career, during the Indoor season, with a second place finish (10:49.19) in the distance medley relay at the Wesley A. Brown Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in cross country and indoor and outdoor track… finished second in the state in the 4x800.

PERSONAL: Son of Chris and Kim Smith … majoring in business.