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2024-25 Men's Track and Field Roster

Seth Babbel

  • Position:
    Distance
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Caldwell, ID
  • Highschool:
    Vallivue HS

Summary

Biography

Babbel's Career Stats

Personal Bests
Mile 3,000m 5,000m 10,000m
Indoor 4:19.62s 8:24.41s 14:29.78s -
Outdoor 4:17.44s - 14:25.02s 29:46.75s

Idaho State Outdoor (2025): Capped off his collegiate career with a standout outdoor season, setting a school record in the 10,000m with a time of 29:09.21 at the Bryan Clay Invitational (04/18/25), surpassing the previous mark by 14 seconds. At the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Championships (05/17/25), secured 4th place in the 10,000m (29:40.19) and 8th in the 5,000m (14:28.23). Also achieved a personal best in the 1500m, clocking 3:50.36 at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Recognized for his exceptional performances, Babbel was honored with the Bennion Outstanding Performer Award. Named to the Big Sky Spring All-Academic Team.

Idaho State Indoor (2024-25): Opened the season with a 4th-place finish in the 3000m (8:24.98) at the Snake River Open (01/17/25). Set a new school record in the 5000m with a time of 14:15.79 at the Husky Classic (02/15/25). Concluded the indoor season at the Big Sky Indoor Track & Field Championships (03/01/25), competing in the 5000m. Named to the Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team.

Idaho State Cross Country (2024): Demonstrated consistent performances throughout the season, including a 4th-place finish at the LC State Invite (10/19/24) with a time of 24:06.1 in the 8k. Placed 16th at the Big Sky Conference Cross Country Championships (11/01/24) and 70th at the NCAA Division I Mountain Region Championships (11/15/24). Named to the Big Sky Fall All-Academic Team.



Idaho State Outdoor (2024): Opened the year running personal best in multiple events… ran the 5,000m (14:25.02s) a personal best time at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic (03/30/24)... at the Bryan Clay Invitational ran a personal best in the 10,000m (29:46.75s) and finished 15th (04/13/24)... earned another personal best time in the mile (4:17.44s) while securing 6th place at the Bengal Invitational (04/27/24)... had a pair of top-ten finishes at the Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship  in the 5,000m (10th) and 10,000m (6th) (05/11/24)... No. 6 on the Idaho State Top-Ten Performance List for the 5,000m (14:25.02s)... No. 4 on the Idaho State Top-Ten Performance List for the 10,000m (29:46.75s)... named to the Big Sky Spring All-Academic Team.

Idaho State Indoor (2023-24): Ran in mostly the 3,000m and 5,000m during the indoor season… placed 3rd in the 3,000m (8:24.41s) with a personal best time and secured a 1st place finish at the Riverfront Invitational & Multis (02/03/24)... placed 2nd at the Mtn States Games in the 3,000m (02/10/24… ended the season at the Big Sky Indoor Track & Field Championship competing in both the 3,000m and 5,000m (02/24/24)... No 10 on the Idaho State Top-Ten Performance List for the 3,000m (8:24.41s)... No. 5 on the Idaho State Top-Ten Performance List for the 5,000m (14:29.78s)... named to the Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team.

Idaho State (2022-23): Competed in three indoor meets for the Bengals… finished 9th at the Stacy Dragila Open in the 3,000m (01/28/23)... ran the 5,000m at the WSU Open and placed 5th (02/04/23)... named to the Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team.

Personal: Seth is the son of Leslie and David and he has three brothers, Arin, Jonah, and Gabriel. He also has a dog named Cairo. Babbel served a two year church mission in Riverside, California and Montreal, Canada. His favorite food is an Indian dish called lamb vindaloo and a fun fact about Seth is that he loves Minecraft. 

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