University of California Athletics

Sophomore (2010): Set a PR in the 1500 at the Stanford Outdoor Opener (4:44.69), as well as one in the 5000 at the SF State Distance Carnival (18:01.24) ... covered the 3000 in 10:51.52 at the Big Meet. Freshman (2009): Began the 2009 season with a PR of 10:42.45 in the 3000 meters at the Cal Outdoor Opener ... also ran 4:46.42 in the 1500 at the SFSU Distance Carnival. Cross Country: Ran in Cal's first three meets this past fall with a best of 11th at the Sac State Jamboree ... in 2009, competed in two meets, finishing 13th at the USF Invitational and 33rd at the Bronco Invitational ... an active member of the Cal team as a freshman ... placed 70th at the Pac-10 championships and 96th at NCAA regionals. High School: Voted team and league MVP ... had a best of 5:03 in the 1600 meters ... also played on the Beyer HS soccer team ... Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1990, in Santa Ana, Calif. ... parents are Ruben and Rosa Esparza ... both parents competed in track & field collegiately at Ft. Hays State (father also at UTEP) ... would like to become a physical therapist ... undeclared major.

Career Best Marks
Event      Mark   Date
1500    4:44.69   March 6, 2010
3000   10:42.45   March 7, 2009
5000   18:01.24   March 26, 2010