The University of Mississippi Athletics
2026 Cross Country Roster
Sam Rich
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Hometown:
- Fort Mill, S.C.
- High School:
- Catawba Ridge
- Prev School:
- Notre Dame
- Major:
- Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
NOTRE DAME: Ran for four years at Notre Dame ... Posted a PR in the 10,000m at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 29:07.22 ... Recorded a PR in the 8K during cross country with a time of 23:37.9 at the 2026 Joe Piane Invitational ... Earned the Top Gun Award for the highest GPA of a graduating senior on the team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named the 2021 and 2022 South Carolina Gatorade Cross Country Athlete of the Year ... Named the 2021 South Carolina USA Today Cross Country Athlete of the Year ... A US First Team selection in both cross country and track ... Was the Adidas Indoor Nationals two mile champion and an All-American in 2021 ... Was the SCHSL 4A Cross Country state champion in the fall of 2020 and 2021, the SCHSL 4A state champion in the 3200m in the spring of 2021, and the SCHSL 1600m state champion in the spring of 2021 ... Named the New Balance Nationals outdoor two mile freshman champion in 2019.
PERSONAL: Full name is Samuel Jordan Rich ... Born February 26, 2004 ... Son of Sarah and Matt Rich ... Pursuing a graduate degree in intercollegiate athletic administration.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named the 2021 and 2022 South Carolina Gatorade Cross Country Athlete of the Year ... Named the 2021 South Carolina USA Today Cross Country Athlete of the Year ... A US First Team selection in both cross country and track ... Was the Adidas Indoor Nationals two mile champion and an All-American in 2021 ... Was the SCHSL 4A Cross Country state champion in the fall of 2020 and 2021, the SCHSL 4A state champion in the 3200m in the spring of 2021, and the SCHSL 1600m state champion in the spring of 2021 ... Named the New Balance Nationals outdoor two mile freshman champion in 2019.
PERSONAL: Full name is Samuel Jordan Rich ... Born February 26, 2004 ... Son of Sarah and Matt Rich ... Pursuing a graduate degree in intercollegiate athletic administration.
Wednesday, October 08
