2014-15 Men's Track and Field Roster

Vicente Blanco

  • Class Freshman
  • Height 6-1
  • Hometown St. Louis, MO
  • High School BIshop DuBourg
  • Prev School BIshop DuBourg
  • Major Exercise and Sports Science

Biography

PERSONAL...
Son of Juan and Julie Blanco.

AT DRURY...
FRESHMAN

Vicente posted a pair of top 10 times at Drury in the 800 with a 2:01.83 in the indoor season at Missouri Southern Early Bird Invite which ranks 7th best and a 2:01.94 at the GLVC Outdoor Championships also for the outdoor season good for 9th best. . . Also competed in the high jump with his best jump of 1.93 meters coming at the Missouri Southern Early Bird Invite.

2015 Season Finishes
Finish, Event, Meet, Time

6th) High Jump--Missouri Southern Early Bird Invite (1.93m)
8th) 800 Meter--Missouri Southern Early Bird Invite (2:01.83)
15th) 800 Meter--Central Missouri Mule Relays (2:04.44)
10th) High Jump--Central Missouri Mule Relays (1.79m)
16th) 800 Meter--Missouri S&T/Dewey Allgood Invite (2:04.48)
25th) 800 Meter--GLVC Outdoor Championships (2:01.94)

PREP/PREVIOUS SCHOOL...
Vicente comes to Drury from Bishop DuBourg High School in St. Louis where he was a four year State Meet qualifier in the 800 Meter short course in cross country . . . He was All-State in the 800 Meter in both 2013 and 2014 and was the District and Sectional champion in the 800 Meter and the high jump in 2014. . . Personal records include a 1:56.7 in the 800 Meter and a 6'4" mark in the high jump.

VICENTE'S FAVORITES...
Food: Pink Lemonade Pie
Restaurant: St. Louis Bread Co.
Musical Artist: The Script
Movie: The Wolverine
TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Hobbies: Yo Yo
Pro Athlete: Steve Prefontaine
Your Dream Job: Physical Therapist