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2023 Women's Track Roster

Ariel Van Riper

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Murrieta
  • High School Vista Murrieta HS
  • Major Biology

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2023): Competed in eight meets ... At the Johnny Mathis Invitational, placed ninth in the 300 meter steeplechase with a personal best time of 12:16.30 ... Placed fifth in the 2,000 meter steeplechase at the Aggie Invitational ... Finished fifth in the 1,500 meters at the Chabot Opener. 

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022): Competed three times in the 5000 meters during the season and had a personal best time of 19:16.33 during the East Bay Invite (April 8-9) … Competed in the the distance medley relay at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic and ran the mile in the same meet in 5:37.71. 

2020-21: No season played … 2021 CCAA Spring All-Academic

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Vista Murrieta High School in 2019...Ran four seasons of varsity track & field and cross country...2016 Southwest League Champions in track & field...2019 Southwest League Champions in track & field.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Biology...Interests include running, snowboarding and reading ... Enjoys watching Criminal Minds and Fight Club... Enjoys listening to Harry Styles ... Parents are Peter II and Catherine Van Riper...Has one older brother: Peter...Chose Cal State East Bay because "I loved the team atmosphere and the campus."

Historical Player Information

  • 2020Freshman

    5'8"
  • 2020Freshman

    5'8"
  • 2021Sophomore

    5'8"
  • 2022Sophomore

    5'8"
  • 2023Junior

    5'8"