2010-11 Men's Track & Field
Chris Bednarczyk Distance
Blane Bowen Distance
Jacob Boyd Jumps
Wally Bradford Mid-Distance
Chris Bradley Sprints
Keith Button Mid-Distance
Sean Carey Jumps
David Carter Mid-Distance
Carmelo Castillo Mid-Distance
Logan Coan Sprints
Mickey Delcambre Sprints
Nick Fagan Distance
David Goad Throws
Joel Hartenberger Distance
Kiefer Heiman Mid-Distance
Chad Henkel Sprints
Joe Holy Sprints
Ryan Hough Distance
Chris Hovan Jumps
Joe Johnson Mid-Distance
Pat Johnson Distance
Evan Lynch Jumps
Jarrett Mickens Jumps
Chris Miko Distance
Mack Morris Distance
Jordan Piaskowy Distance
Matthew Przybyla Mid-Distance
Andrew Rixon Throws
Bill Rixon Throws
Ryan Ruppel Sprints
Caleb Schmal Distance
Derek Schnake Mid-Distance
Steve Schubert Jumps
Travis Simmons Jumps
Julian Smith Sprints
Ryan Stegenga Throws
Charlie Walesa Jumps
Aaron Willis Sprints
Full Roster
Chris Bednarczyk

Chris Bednarczyk

Events Distance
Yr. Sr./Sr./Jr.
Hometown Westfield, Ind.
High School (Prev. School) Westfield

2009 (Track and Field): Ran in the middle to long distance events for the Crusaders ... posted top times indoors of 4:54.15 in the mile run, 9:24.12 in the 3,000m run and 16:48.90 in the 5,000m run ... was second-fastest Valpo runner outdoors in the 10,000m run, posting a time of 34:28.68 at the Horizon League Championships ... also registered top times outdoors of 4:28.40 in the 3,000m run and 17:34.14 in the 5,000m run ... named to the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll both semesters.

2008 (Cross Country): Ran three times for the Crusaders as a sophomore ... opened season with a time of 22:47 at the 6K Crusader Open ... crossed the line over the 8K course at the Evansville Invitational in 28:56.01 ... also competed for Valpo at the Horizon League Championships ... earned Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognition for both the fall and spring semesters.

2008 (Track and Field): Posted top times during freshman campaign indoors of 9:52.71 in the 3,000m run (HL Championships) and 17:08.76 in the 5,000m run (Findlay Classic) ... did not run during outdoor portion of the season.

2007 (Cross Country): Competed four times for the Crusaders as a freshman ... opened collegiate career with a time of 22:57 over the 6K course at the Crusader Invitational ... posted a season-best 8K time of 28:23.47 at the Evansville Invitational ... also ran at the Indiana Intercollegiates and the Horizon League Championships.

Prep: Did not earn any letters in track for the Shamrocks ... earned two letters in cross country ... was named team’s Most Improved runner ... also earned Mental Attitude Award ... earned Second Team all-Noblesville Ledger accolades as a senior ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Chris is the son of William and Ardice Bednarczyk ... major is meteorology ... has earned Presidential academic honors during his time at Valpo ... born March 20, 1989.