Michael Arishita

Michael Arishita is a 19 year-old from Boerne, Texas and currently a sophomore at Texas A&M University studying Biomedical Sciences. Michael ran Cross-Country and Track for Health Careers High School in San Antonio, where he ran Varsity for 4 years, was Captain for 2 years, and still holds the school record in the 5k, 1600m, and 4 x 400 Relay. Michael has raced for the Texas A&M Triathlon club as well as run Cross-Country. Michael’s goal is to compete well at Collegiate Nationals in April as well as obtain his Elite License in Triathlon. As a Christian, Michael’s main goal is to glorify God through his training and racing in the great sport of Triathlon.

Mile: 4:30

5k: 15:10

Half Marathon: 1:17

Olympic Triathlon: 2:04

2011 Greater Gator Triathlon: 1st Place Age Group

2012 Dallas Toyota US Open: 1st Place Age Group

2012 Brondas Duathlon: 1st Place Age Group

2013 South Mid West Collegiate Regionals: 4th Place

2013 Collegiate Nationals: 75th Place

2013 Captex Triathlon: 9th Place overall, 1st Place Collegiate Division, Run Prime