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UC San Diego

2027 Triton Track & Field Roster

Asher Frankel

  • Position Throws
  • Height 5-11
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown Carlsbad, Calif.
  • High School Sage Creek HS
  • Major Physics
  • College Warren

Biography

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2026
Did not compete in the 2026 season.

HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2025 ... Holds school records for Shot put and Discus (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) ... SD Section CIF discus Champion ... All American USATF Junior Olympics, MVP, Field Athlete of the Year (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) ... First team SD section ... Competed on Team Edge (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)  ... 

PERSONAL
Born: August 7, 2007
Major: Physics
College: Earl Warren
Most memorable moment competing in track & field: Making the state championships during her sophomore year, becoming an All-American athlete at the Junior Olympics, and receiving an offer to compete at UC San Diego
Favorite UCSD moment: Staying up late talking with his dormmates during his freshman year and enjoying the small moments together
Career plans: Pursue a career in bioengineering, potentially analyzing biomechanics to help athletes improve efficiency and prevent injuries or developing prosthetics for athletes. He also hopes to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and potentially pursue coaching
Hobbies: Parkour, weightlifting, calisthenics, video games, cooking and baking, Rubik's cubing and cardistry
Roots for: None in particular
Favorite athlete: Sandra Elkasevic and Valerie Allman-Sion in throws; Lilou Ruel and Ellis Torhall in parkour
Favorite movie: Obsession or The Darkest Minds
Listens to: Emei, Christian Gates, Excision and Viola
Favorite food: Fettuccine Alfredo or top sirloin

Historical Player Information

  • 2026Freshman

    Throws
    5'11"
  • 2027Redshirt Freshman

    Throws
    5'11"

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