Ulises Espinoza

Ulises Espinoza
Ulises Espinoza
  • Hometown:
    Valmeyer, Illinois
  • Year:
    Junior
  • High School:
    Valmeyer
Bio

2025-26: Enters third season of athletics at Blackburn. 

2024-25: Competed in cross country and track & field. Season best run at the SLIAC Championships during cross country. Competed in the mile, 3000 and 5000 during indoor track. Ran the 800 and 1500 during outdoor season. 

2023-24: Ran for the cross country team. 

Before Blackburn: Played basketball and ran cross country for Valmeyer High School. Earned Student of Character recognition. 

Personal: Son of Rene and Catarina Espinoza. Graphic Design major. 

Campus job: Campus Services. 

Why Blackburn: I came to Blackburn because of the great art and graphic design programs, and because it allowed to me run cross country at an affordable college. 

 

 

News mentions
Blackburn Runs at SLIAC Championships
Blackburn Runs at SLIAC Championships
Runners Set Four New PR's in Bradley Meet
Men's Runners Take Part in Twilight Meet
Men's Runners Take Part in Twilight Meet

ELSAH, IL -- Blackburn College Men's Cross Country took part in the Principia College Twilight Meet where they tied with Lyon College for fourth place. 

Beavers Run at UIS Invite
Beavers Run at UIS Invite

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Blackburn College Men's Cross Country ran at the University of Illinois Springfield Hy-Vee Prairie Fire Invitational Friday evening,

Men's Cross Country Runs at Webster Opener
Men's Cross Country Runs at Webster Opener

FENTON, MO -- The Blackburn College Men's Cross Country team began their 2025 season Friday evening by running a 6k at the Webster University Opener. 

Men's Cross Country To Build on Gained Experiences
Men's Cross Country To Build on Gained Experiences

CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn men’s cross country team looks to build on its improvement from last season, when the Beavers placed eighth at the 2024 SLIAC Championships.