Caleb Melendez
Caleb Melendez
Year: So
Hometown: Clermont, Fla.
High School: East Ridge High School

Career Stats

College Bests

  • 8K – 26:51.9 (NJCAA DII Cross Country Championships – Nov. 12, 2022)

2023

  • Ran in all six races with the team
  • 2023 8K Best – 27:18.7 (NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships – Nov. 11, 2023)

2022

  • Ran in all seven races, was the top-finishing Lakehawk at two of those
  • Earned a 20th place finish at NJCAA National Championship, top-finishing Region 8 runner at the meet with a PR time of 26:51.9
  • Finished 15th at the FCSAA/NJCAA Region 8 XC Championship with a time of 27:47.3
  • Top-Finishing NJCAA runner at the Embry-Riddle Cross Country Classic with a time of 28:23.2 
  • 2022 8K Best – 26:51.9 (NJCAA DII Cross Country Championships - Nov. 12, 2022)
  • NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association All-American (Top 15% Finish at Nationals)
  • Region 8 Runner of the Week – Sept. 21, 2023
  • Decemeber Lakehawk of the Month
  • Earned Lakehawk Academic Award

High School

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • Three-time Most Valuable Player
  • Was named Athlete of the Year

Personal

  • Pursuing general studies with plans to further career in the army
  • Enjoys going wishing when not at practice or meets
  • Chose to run at Lake-Sumter because of the coaching staff
  • Son to Amaris Daninhirsch and Scott Daninhirsch, brother to Alex and Brandon