Central Washington University Athletics

2024-2025: Ian began his Central Washington track career with a 400 meter hurdle time of 56.27 and a second place finish at the Central Washington Wildcat Opener. He ran the 110 and 400 meter hurdles, the 200 meter dash, and was on the 4x400 meter relay team. At the Pee Wee Halsell Invitational, Ian had two personal records for the meet, in the 200 meter dash and the 110 meter hurdles. His hurdle time was 14.76, and placed him fourth in the meet. To finish out the season, he qualified for the 110 meter hurdles and the 4x400 meter relay in the Outdoor GNAC Conference meet. Ian ran the thrid leg of the 4x400 to help the Wildcats secure a fifth place finish. 
Background: Ian Calhoon joins the sprints/hurdles crew after finishing his high school career at Walla Walla High School. Winner of the Eastmont Twilight Invitational, the Legends Invite, MCC Championships, Calhoon placed in the top 3 in the 60mH at the STCU West Coast Championships and finished 5th in the 2A 110H at the WIAA State Championships.
From: Walla Walla, Wa
Major: Exercise Science
High school: Walla Walla High School 2024
Achievements: 4 Year Varsity Honor Roll Letter recipient Track and Field, Team MVP Senior year, MCC 110m Hurdle Champion, District Champion 110m Hurdles, 3 Year MCC and District Qualifier 110m Hurdles, 2 Year MCC and District Qualifier 300m, Hurdles, Triple Jump, MCC All-Conference award 4x100m relay, MCC All-Conference 110m and 300m Hurdles, State Qualifier in 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 2x 4x100m relay, State Champion 4x 100m relay, School Record in 110m Hurdles and 4 x 100m relay, Fastest 110m Hurdles in MCC Conference history (14.09), Nike Outdoor Nationals All-American 4 x 100m relay.
Why CWU? I chose CWU because it felt like home. When I came on my visit, the coaches, staff, and students were all very kind and welcoming. The sports facilities were very nice. CWU is located not too far from home, but far enough to be a good fit for me. The moment I stepped on campus, it felt very homey and I could see myself going to school here. I left knowing I wanted to be coached by the coaching staff and knew I would fit right in.
Personal: My parents are Ryan Calhoon and Chalese Braman. I have one sister, Ava Calhoon. My birthday is 11/09/2005.