2017-18 Men's Track and Field Roster

Matthew Burkert

  • Position Middle Distance/Cross Country
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Olpe, KS
  • Highschool Olpe HS

Biography

#HornetFacts
  • Dean's Honor Roll (2017-18)
  • Member of the Academic Board (2017-18)

In HS
A graduate from Olpe High School, Burkert was a part of the 4x800 relay that set the 2A State record and he holds the LCL record in the 800m. Burkert was a three-time Kansas State High School champion and an 8-time State medalist.

At ESU
Burkert battled injuries during his Freshman year as a Hornet and now enters his Sophomore year where he will look to improve on his personal bests of 1:57 (800) and 4:25 (1600).

Personal
Born August 10, 1998...son of Jon and Michelle...has one sister Jenika (23)...majoring in biochemistry/molecular biology.