In a feat that speaks to his dedication and athletic prowess, Dr. Zaven O’Bryant, a biology professor and Faculty Senator, took first place in his age division and secured fourth overall at the Las Vegas Marathon. His official time? A jaw-dropping 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 40 seconds, maintaining an impressive average pace of 5 minutes and 51 seconds per mile.

For context, running even one mile at that speed is a challenge for many; Dr. O’Bryant maintained it for over 26 miles. This accomplishment shines not only as an athletic milestone but as a moment of pride for CSN. Known for his dedication to student success in the classroom, O’Bryant’s performance on the course shows that he’s equally passionate about pushing limits outside of academia.

A competitive runner since his school days, O’Bryant has won countless cross-country and track events, shattered records, and even trained at the Olympic level. When asked if he’s eyeing future qualifying races like the Boston Marathon, O’Bryant said, “I plan on doing at least one ‘Major’ marathon in my life. It’s somewhat difficult to enter the race through the lottery, and I hope to run fast enough to be an invited athlete.”

The race, which attracted thousands of participants, saw O’Bryant competing shoulder-to-shoulder with elite runners.

Congratulations to Dr. O’Bryant for representing CSN with such excellence, speed, and determination!

Link to Results: Las Vegas Marathon Results