Meet the Team
Meet the Team
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Co-President: Azure Sueda
Co-President: Azure Sueda
Major: 3rd year Psychology and Biology
Year in school: 3rd
Fav sport: Swim
Fav artist: Zach Bryan!
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Studying or spending time with my friends!
Weirdest food eaten: Expired milk (accidentally)
What kind of animal would you be: Shark
Fun Fact: I am named after a shade of blue!
Life motto/fav quote: “Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” — Michael Scott
Co-President: Michaela Sumortin
Co-President: Michaela Sumortin
(& Swim Lead!)
Major: Neurobiology BS, Psychological Sciences Minor
Year in school: 3rd
Fav sport: Swim
Fav memory with team: Going to nationals in Georgia
Why did you join the team?: I love swimming and really wanted to get into running during my first year of college
Fav race: Ironbruin of my freshman year because I like swimming in waves!
Fav artist: Taylor Swift
What kind of animal would you be: Dolphin
Life motto/fav quote: "Lead with a kind and gentle heart"
Vice President: Deborah Wen
Vice President: Deborah Wen
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Year in school: Grad student
Time on the team: 3 years
Fav sport: Bike
Sport background: Springboard diving
Fav team activity: Bike Camp
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Acro yoga and partner circus acrobatics!
Treasurer: Ema Dang
Treasurer: Ema Dang
Major: Exercise Sciences & Physiology; French Minor
Year in school: 3rd
Fav sport: Bike
Fav memory with team: Biking circles around the lake at Big Bear wayyyy too many times and eating too many gummies and melting chocolate bars in order to complete my first century!
Hype song: Empire State of Mind
What kind of animal would you be: Dog
Fun Fact: The only thing that keeps me sane is ice cream, my dog, and bagels
Life motto/fav quote: "And in the end. It’s you against you. Fighting for yourself"
Grad Advisor: Courtney Klein
Grad Advisor: Courtney Klein
Major: Physics PhD
Year in school: Grad student
Fav sport: Run
Why did you join the team?: To balance the craziness of graduate school with some exercise and community
Hype song: River by Bishop Briggs
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Baking bread for sure :)
Weirdest food eaten: Ox tail
What kind of animal would you be: Lion
Life motto/fav quote: "Of course this feels hard, we chose to do hard things"
Co-Race Director: Emily Shetzline
Co-Race Director: Emily Shetzline
(& Run Lead!)
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Year in school: 3rd
Fav sport: Run
Fav memory with team: Traveling to Georgia together to compete at Nationals
Fav race: Tritonman with swim
Fav artist: Luke Combs
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Sleeping probably or at the beach
What kind of animal would you be: Whale Shark
Co-Race Director: Lance Sapida
Co-Race Director: Lance Sapida
(& Run Lead!)
Major: Computer Engineering
Year in School: 2nd
Fav sport: Run
Fav memory with team: Pancake Challenge - attempting to eat seven pancakes in twenty minutes after a long ride
Hype song: On Sight by Kanye West
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Learning a new recipe or watching anime
What kind of animal would you be: Dolphin (not because I'm a good swimmer though)
Fun Fact: I broke my bike on my first group ride
Life motto/fav quote: "At the end of the day, we're only human"
Recruitment Officer: Jack Pusztai
Recruitment Officer: Jack Pusztai
(& Run Lead!)
Major: Environmental Science and Policy
Year in School: 2nd
Fav sport: Run
Fav memory with team: Having eating competitions after practice in the dining hall
Why did you join the team?: I wanted an excuse to buy a road bike
Fav team activity: Malibu Bike Camp
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: If I’m not at practice I’m probably watching a movie
Weirdest food eaten: Crickets
What kind of animal would you be: Goat
Social Media Manager: Raul Tabares
Social Media Manager: Raul Tabares
Major: Neurobiology
Year in School: 3rd
Fav sport: Swim
Fav memory with team: Traveling shenanigans (car karaoke)
Hype song: Diamonds by Rihanna
When you're not at practice, what are you doing?: Eating or sleeping
What kind of animal would you be: A social butterfly lowkey
Life motto/fav quote: "If you have a good time you can never lose"
Sponsorship Chair: Bryce Wilson
Sponsorship Chair: Bryce Wilson
(& Swim Lead!)
Major: Cognitive Science
Year in School: 2nd
Fav sport: Bike
Fav memory with team: Raul rizzing up the older women at our motel in Santa Barbara, getting them flowers and then having the girls give us a fake number pretending to be them.
Hype song: The intro to Capo by NLE Choppa
Weirdest food eaten: Ants.
What kind of animal would you be: Dolphin
Fun Fact: I am a triplet!
Life motto/fav quote: "The quieter you become, the more you hear."
Website Designer: Sarah Stutsman
Website Designer: Sarah Stutsman
Major: Nursing Science; Spanish Minor
Year in School: 2nd
Fav sport: Run
Hype song: Te Mata by Kali Uchis
When you're not at practice, where would we find you?: Studying, at a baseball game, or walking & talking with friends
What kind of animal would you be: Sea otter
Life motto/fav quote: "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet” - Bob Marley/Roger Miller
Bike Lead: Kyle Johnson
Bike Lead: Kyle Johnson
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year in School: 4th
Fav sport: Bike
Fav memory with team: Saturday morning long rides
Why did you join the team?: Get slim and athletic
Fav team activity: Bike camp
Fav artist: FISHER
When you're not at practice, where would we find you?: Posted at the crib
Life motto/fav quote: “I just wanna drink beer and train like an animal”
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