Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Finished ninth in the pole vault at the Erick Anderson Memorial Icebreaker Invitational, clearing 3.82m.
Placed fourth in the pole vault at the Linfield Open, jumping a season best 3.50m.
 
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Attended Utah State for the 2023-24 school year.
Received Dean’s List honors from Utah State University. 
Walk-on status at Utah State University, jumping a personal best of 4.55m. 
 
BEN EIELSON HIGH SCHOOL
Participated in track & field all four years of high school. 
Competed in the 110m hurdles during the season placing 5th in state. 
Tied the 1982 Alaska state record in the pole vault as a high school senior with 4.35m. 
2021 runner-up at regionals in 110m Hurdles.
2022 Regional Champion in the 110m Hurdles.
2022 Alaska High School State Record Holder in the pole vault with 4.35m.
  
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in biology. 
Son of David & Tori Brannan.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
Linfield offers an outstanding pre-veterinary program with small class sizes and excellent access to professors. I was also impressed by the track coaches, who made me feel welcomed and valued. I truly enjoy the supportive team atmosphere they’ve created.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student-athlete at Linfield means learning to manage my time effectively while facing challenges head-on. My days are filled with training, traveling, studying, and catching up on rest, leaving little room for anything else.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in track has taught me the importance of commitment and patience. Success doesn’t always come as quickly as I have hoped. However, consistent hard work always yields results in the end. I’ve embraced this lesson and applied it to other areas of my life.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I love competing and would like to jump at an elite level - hopefully at the Olympics. I hope to have finished up my veterinarian degree and opened my own clinic.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD AND WHY?
Gen Chem, it just had a really good professor.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?  
My greatest influence would probably be my dad, as he is the one who has helped me through life, taught me to pole vault, and much more. My mother as well.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
Always try your best.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE…
Jump high!