Colgate University Athletics

Stats

Sophomore (2025)
Posted a 26:25.4 for 122nd in the 8K at the IC4A/ECAC Championship … Ran 26:13.8 for 208th in the 8K at the Paul Short Run … Finished 40th in the 8K at the Yellowjacket XC Invitational with a 26:31.4 … Clocked 20:42.9 for 67th in the 6K at the Lafayette XC Invitational … Opened the season with a 20:34.2 for 19th in the 6K at the Colgate Harry Lang Invitational

First Year (2024)
Ran in two meets...Set a PR at the Harry Lang Invitational with a time of 20:34.2...Ran a 20:42.9 6k at the Lafayette Invitational

Before Colgate
Multi-year captain of high school XCTF teams. Local recognitions include Super 7 and multiple All-Western Massachusetts First Team selections (2022-24). Holds East Longmeadow High School records in the 1000M, one mile, two mile, SMR, 4x800M, and 3 mile XC. Two-time Western Massachusetts Champion (one mile and 4x800 relay), Nike Outdoor SMR All-American (2024), and Western Massachusetts Indoor Team Champions (2023-24) for the first time in school history with an undefeated record. Honored with the Red Stewart Award for sportsmanship, leadership, scholarship, athletic performance, and integrity by the high school athletic department.

Personal
Born: Charles Edward Klatka in Springfield, Mass.
Family: Son of Erin Friedman and Tim Klatka...Has one brother, Ollie