IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY Pandemic-forced gap year in their rearview mirrors, incoming MIT cross country and track athletes Pablo ’20 and Andrés Arroyo ’20 are ready to take college sports by storm after months of training on their own. STRIDE FOR STRIDE Rounding the first turn of their third lap in the 2020 Volunteer Relays 1600 meter race, Pablo ’20 (left) and Andrés Arroyo ’20 (right) take control of the lead. Pablo finished with the winning time of 4:31.95 with Andrés close behind at 4:36.74.
ALL OUT With less than 100 meters left in their 800 meter race, Pablo ’20 (right) and Andrés Arroyo ’20 (left) sprint to the finish line. During their varsity track and field career, Pablo achieved a personal record of 1:56.44 in the 800 meter race, and Andrés turned in a 4:24.13 in the 1600 meter race.
Interview Siddhartha Sinha Photos Courtesy Randy Colson
Without coaches, it can be hard to know when enough is enough. On my own, that’s really been a challenge. – Pablo Arroyo ’20
I think we’re going to go there in very good shape. We’re probably going to be more comfortable at mileage and more ready for new training as fall starts. – Andrés Arroyo ’20
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