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Dordt University

2025 Men's Cross Country Roster

Derrek Vander Leest

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Sioux Falls, S.D.
  • Highschool Sioux Falls Christian H.S.

Biography

Honors / Accolades: 


  • 2024 - National Qualifier (alternate)
  • 2024 - NAIA Scholar Athlete

  • 2023 - NAIA Scholar Athlete

Career Summary: Career Results


2024:
  • competed in five races
  • three top 25 finishes
  • best 8K time: 26:20 (Blazing Tiger)
  • best finish: 14th (Wildcat Classic)
2023:
  • competed in four races
  • best 8K time: 26:16 (Blazing Tiger)
  • best finish: 27th (Sunflower Open)
2022:
  • competed in four races
  • best 8K time: 27:23  (Defender Classic)
  • best finish: 34th (Briar Cliff Invite)

Personal Info:


  • Academic: HHP - Exercise Science major; Biomedical Sciences minor
  • also a member of the Defenders track and field team

Prep Career:


  • competed in both cross country and track and field for Sioux Falls Christian High School
  • qualified for the state cross country meet all four years where he finished among the top 20 individuals three times
  • all-state honors in cross country
  • 3x all-conference in cross country
  • won a state championship as a member of the 4x800 relay
  • part of a Sioux Falls Christian track and field team that won three state titles
  • Signing Day Release | 

Historical Player Information

  • 2022Freshman

  • 2023Sophomore

  • 2024Junior

  • 2025Senior