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UC San Diego

2017 Track & Field Roster

Ruthvik Sunilkumar

  • Position Jumps
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Fremont, CA
  • High School American HS
  • Major Human Biology

Biography

AS A JUNIOR IN 2017
Earned second place at the CCAA Championshps after clearing 6'5.75" on his third attempt.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016
Represented UCSD at the CCAA Championships in the high jump, finishing fourth with a mark of 6'3.25" ... Had a season-best performance of 6'5" in the high jump at the Triton Invitational (4/23).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015
Represented UCSD at the CCAA Championships in the high jump, finishing in fourth with a seasonal-best clearance of 6'4.75".

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2014 graduate of American High School in Fremont ... Helped team to two Mission Valley Athletic League championships ... Named team's MVP twice ... Qualified for the CIF State Championships in 2012 ... Recorded personal bests of 6'6" in the high jump, 20 feet in the long jump and 42'7" in the triple jump.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 20, 1995 in Bangalore, India ... Parents are Sunilkumar Thaghalli and Latha Sunilkumar ... Has a younger brother named Vishruth ... Human biology major at Roosevelt College ... Hobbies include playing any other sport ... Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan ... Lists Dean Gor, his high school coach, and his grandfather as his greatest influences.

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    Jumps
  • 2015Freshman

    Jumps
  • 2016Sophomore

    Jumps
  • 2017Junior

    Jumps

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