Cross country team bolstered with addition of transfer Geoffrey Sambu
Geoffrey Sambu, a transfer from Florida A&M where he previously ran for coach Wayne Angel, has transferred to Tennessee Tech where he will help the first-year Golden Eagle coach chart a new course for TTU cross country program.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- First-year Tennessee Tech cross country coach
Wayne Angel isn't wasting any time in taking giant steps toward
building the Golden Eagle program, announcing the addition of
Geoffrey Sambu, an accomplished runner who has transferred in from
Florida A&M.
A native of Nakura, Kenya, he placed fourth last year in the
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships with an 8K time of
25:28, and has posted a personal best at that distance of 24:43. In
the NCAA South Regional, a 10K race, Sambu finished 45th overall
with a time of 31:13.39.
“Geoffrey will make an immediate impact on this program and
in the OVC," Angel said. "I believe that he has the ability to
contend for an individual OVC title this year. He is a leader and
his teammates respect him."
Angel feels the addition of Sambu is the first step toward lifting Tech's cross country and track & field teams into contention in the Ohio Valley Conference.
“I am excited for the future of cross country and track & field at Tennessee Tech," Angel said. "Geoffrey adds a dimension to our program that we have not had in quite some time. His international experience coupled with his winning ways and strong academics make for a great fit for this program. I believe that Geoffrey can begin the process of taking our distance programs to new levels."
