Trent Manning - 2026-27 Track and Field Roster
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Trent Manning
- Class:
- Freshman
2026–27 (FRESHMAN): Joined USC Upstate for his first collegiate season in cross country and track and field … Made his collegiate cross country debut at the 2026 Eye Opener, finishing 53rd overall with an 8K time of 27:14.5 … Finished fifth among USC Upstate runners at the meet, helping round out the Spartans' scoring five … Began his NCAA Division I career competing in distance events.
PRIOR TO USC UPSTATE: Attended Philip Simmons High School in Charleston, S.C., where he competed in cross country and track and field … Helped Philip Simmons capture a state championship during his high school career … Recorded a personal-best 5K cross country time of 15:58.74 during his senior season, breaking the 16-minute barrier for the first time … Posted personal-best track times of 2:02.87 in the 800m, 4:29.28 in the 1600m, 4:32.67 in the mile and 10:16.23 in the 3200m … Improved his 1600m time from 4:50.12 as a sophomore to 4:29.28 as a senior … Lowered his 800m personal best from 2:08.52 to 2:02.87 during his high school career … Signed with USC Upstate in February 2026 to continue his athletic career at the NCAA Division I level.
