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Central Connecticut State University Athletics
Austin Trainor
Austin Trainor
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Port Jervis, NY
  • High School:
    Port Jervis
  • Position:
    Distance

Bio

Collegiate Personal Bests:
800 Meter Run: 1:56.13
1,000 Meter Run: 2:28.64
1,500 Meter Run: 3:56.42
One Mile Run: 4:06.21
5,000 Meter Run: 15.23.65
3,000 Meter Steeple: 8:58.04

2017 Outdoor: Was selected to the All-NEC First Team after winning the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2017 Northeast Conference Championships with a time of 9:30.22...Trainor placed eighth in the steeple at the IC4A Championships and was granted a spot in the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Round held in Lexington, KY where he finished 42nd overall...Set a new personal steeplechase record after flying in at 8:58.04 in third place at the 2017 Larry Ellis Invitational...Was a two-time NEC Track Athlete of the Week recipient...Anchored the bronze medalist 4x800 meter relay squad and placed eighth in the 5K with a personal record time at the conference finals...Ran a career fastest 1,500 meter run to come in second place at the 2017 UMass Pre-Conference Meet.

2017 Indoor: Broke the CCSU distance medley relay school record taking first at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational with a time of 9:46.12...Took bronze in the mile with a personal record mark of 4:06.21, and in the distance medley relay race at the NEC Championships...Won the 1,000 meter run and the DMR at the URI Coaches Tribute Invitational...Ran a collegiate best 1,000 meter run time 2:28.64, good for third place at the Joe Donahue Games.

2016 Cross Country: Led the Blue Devils at the 14th Annual Ted Owen Invitational, placing fourth overall running the 5K course in the 15:11.6...Competed at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships...Took eighth at the NEC Championship 8K held at Saint Francis U.

2016 Outdoor: Placed ninth at the IC4A Championships with a personal best time in the 3,000 meter steeplechase...Won the 3000S (9:36.90) and anchored the first place 4x800 meter relay team at the NEC Championships...Set a PR in the 5,000 meter run at the conference finals, taking fifth overall...Took third place at the CCSU Blue Devil Invite in the mile. 

2016 Indoor: Finished second in distance medley relay (10:21.13) and fifth in the mile (4:13.89) at the Northeast Conference Championships...Ran a season best mile time at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational (4:11.39).

2015 Outdoor: Ended the season with six top ten finishes...Member of the 4x800 Meter Relay team that was able to grab silver at the NEC Championships...Finished 2nd in both the NEC Championship and the NEICAAA Championship for the 3000 Meter Steeplechase, with a personal best coming at the NEICAAA Championship

2015 Indoor: Set Personal Best in the Mile at the BU John Thomas Terrier Invitational with a time of 4:20.67...Helped Distance Medley Relay Team finish 4th in the NEC Chamionship...Had a top five finish at the NEC Championship for the Mile Run

2015 Cross Country: Placed sixth to earn All-Conference honors at the Northeast Conference Championships with a time of 25:28.6...Earned the NEC Rookie of the Week award on Oct. 13...At the New England Championships, he finished 80th out of 252 runners with a time of 25:53.0...Finished 98th overall at the NCAA Regionals crossing the finish line in 32:35...Ran a time of 26:32 at the Ted Owen Invitational to earn third place. 

Before Central: Ran cross country and track at Port Jervis High School...Helped his team to back to back Division lll Championships in 2011 and 2012...Helped his team to Section 9 Championships in 2010 and 2012...Place second in the 2012 Orange County Championships...Invited to compete for Down Under Sports in Australia as the New York State representative.

News Mentions

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Men's Track and Field Earns NEC Honors

The Blue Devils were produced nine members to the all-conference lists.

June 2, 2017

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Alston and Trainor Compete at NCAA East Regionals in Lexington

Pair of Blue Devils represent CCSU in NCAA East Regionals on Friday night

May 26, 2017

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Alston, Trainor Set Forth to Kentucky for NCAA Regionals

The CCSU dynamic duo will compete on Friday, May 26th against the regions top 48 athletes in their declared events.

May 24, 2017

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Trainor, Alston Qualify for NCAA Track East Preliminary at Kentucky

The Blue Devil duo will compete in Lexington, KY on May 26th in the NCAA East Preliminary Round.

May 19, 2017

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Men's Track Competes at IC4A Championships, Sunday

Following Saturday's rain delay, CCSU competed on Sunday at the IC4A Championships at Princeton.

May 14, 2017

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Raymond, Trainor Lead Off IC4A Championships Friday

Raymond and Trainor compete on day one of the IC4A Championship meet at Princeton University.

May 12, 2017

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Men's Track's Championship Season Continues at IC4A & New England Finals

The Blue Devils will split up this weekend for the IC4A and New England Championships.

May 11, 2017

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Make it Four, Men's Track Crowned 2017 NEC Outdoor Champions

CCSU was named the Northeast Conference Champions for the fourth consecutive season.

May 7, 2017

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Raymond, Men's Track 4x800 Relay Medal at NEC's, Advance 10 to Finals on Sunday

Senior Tyler Raymond and the CCSU 4x800m relay team earned bronze on the first day of the NEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Mount St....

May 6, 2017

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Men's Outdoor Track Chases Fourth Straight NEC Title at Mount St. Mary's

The 2017 Northeast Conference Outdoor Men's Track & Field Championships will be hosted by Mount St. Mary's on Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, in...

May 5, 2017

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Men's Track Shines Bright at UMass on Saturday, Take Home Three First Place Finishes

The Blue Devils won the 1,500, 400, and javelin events in their final regular season meet at UMass on Saturday.

April 29, 2017

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Trainor Tabbed Top-Track Athlete Once Again, Gill Named NEC Rookie of the Week

Junior Austin Trainor picks up his second consecutive weekly honor. Freshman Jonathan Gill recognized as top-rookie.

April 25, 2017

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Men's Track Competes at Princeton's Larry Ellis Invitational on Saturday

CCSU will take on the UMass Pre-Conference Meet next weekend before the Northeast Conference Championships slated for May 6-7.

April 22, 2017

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Track To Compete at Georgia Tech and Larry Ellis, Friday and Saturday

The men's and women's track teams split up this weekend for the Larry Ellis and Georgia Tech Invitationals.

April 21, 2017

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Trainor, Gill Set Personal Records at Larry Ellis on Friday

Freshman Jonathan Gill and Junior Austin Trainor set new personal records at Princeton on Friday.

April 21, 2017

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Willis, Trainor Recognized by Northeast Conference on Tuesday Afternoon

Senior Jeremy Willis and junior Austin Trainor were tabbed NEC weekly awards for their performances at UConn and Mt. Sac last weekend.

April 18, 2017

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Latham Sits in First After Day One at SCSU's Decathlon, Trainor, Raymond Run at Mt. Sac

Junior Tyler Latham leads all athletes in the SCSU Decathlon with a total of 3,539 points after day one.

April 13, 2017

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Alston Sets New School Record at Miami, Gioielli Leads Men's Track at Rider on Saturday

Sophomore Edwin Alston broke his previous 110 meter hurdles school record (14.31) with a new fastest time of 14.17 at Miami on Saturday, April...

April 8, 2017

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Men's Track Set for Weekend Competitions at Princeton, Rider & Miami U.

The men's outdoor track and field team will be representing CCSU at three different locations this weekend.

April 7, 2017

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Men's Track Opens Outdoor Season at Bryant Black and Gold Invitational

Gioielli wins 1,500 meter run, Alsont wins hurdles to pace Blue Devils

April 2, 2017

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Alston Leads Men's Track and Field at BU Last Chance Meet, Sunday

Sophomore Edwin Alston took second place in the 60 meter hurdles at the BU Last Chance Meet

February 26, 2017

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Grudzwick, Arredondo Qualify For Finals Saturday at NEICAAA Indoor Championships

Sophomore Richard Grudzwick won the preliminary 800 meter run Friday at the New England finals.

February 25, 2017

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Alston Takes Gold, Grudzwick Breaks 800m School Record at New England Championships

Alston won the 2017 New England 60m hurdle championship, Grudzwick snaps CCSU 800m record at NEICAAA's.

February 25, 2017

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Men's Track and Field Takes Home Seven Medals at NEC Championships

CCSU takes fifth at NEC Indoor Championships

February 18, 2017

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Raymond Takes Bronze In 3K at NEC Championships, Men's Track Sends 11 To Finals on Saturday

Senior Tyler Raymond led the way for Central, taking home bronze in the 3,000 meter run final on Friday.

February 17, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track Visits Ocean Breeze Complex For 2017 NEC Championships

The Blue Devils look to one-up their second place finish in last season's finals on Friday-Saturday in Staten Island, NY.

February 16, 2017

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NEC Names Trainor As Men's Track Athlete Of The Week

Trains picks up Northeast Conference weekly honor.

February 14, 2017

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Men's Track Sets 10 Personal Records At David Hemery Valentine Invitational Saturday

Sophomore Richard Grudzwick recorded the top finish for the Blue Devils, placing fifth in the 500 meter run with a PR of 1:04.37, putting him at...

February 11, 2017

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Grudzwick, Connor, Gioielli, Trainor Set School Record, Win DMR At David Hemery Invite

The rest of the men's indoor track and field team will compete at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational Saturday, Feb. 11.

February 10, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track Competes at URI Coaches Tribute/Armory Track Invitational on Friday/Saturday

Blue Devils compete in two separate events over the weekend

February 4, 2017

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Alston Claims School Record, Men's Track and Field Shine at BU Terrier Classic Saturday

Sophomore Edwin Alston set the CCSU school record in the 60 meter hurdles at the Boston University Terrier Classic on Saturday.

January 28, 2017

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Alston leads Men's Track and Field at Joe Donahue Invite, Friday

The Central Connecticut men's indoor track and field team participated at the Joe Donahue Invitational Friday.

January 21, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track and Field Compete at Yale Invite and Nittany Lion Challenge

Blue Devils compete at the Joe Donahue Invite next weekend.

January 14, 2017

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Grudzwick Wins 800 Meter Run, Men's Track Competes at Wagner Invitational

Freshman Richard Grudzwick ran the 800 meter event in 1:56.46 to take top honors at the Wagner Invitational on Friday, held at Ocean Breeze...

January 7, 2017