2016: Raced in three events for the Monks his freshman year...began his freshman year by running a 21:31 (5k) good for 25th overall at the University of New England Early-Season Invitational on Sept. 3rd...on Sept. 24th at the Codfish Bowl he ran a 38:15 (8k) coming in 158th overall...finished his freshman year season by running a 37:47 (8k) at the GNAC Championships at Franklin Park on Oct. 29th.

High School: Participated in four years of varsity track & field for Carolyn Mehlman and Jessica Doane at Old Orchard Beach High School…made it to the State Championship all four years...named to the All-Conference Track & Field First Team senior year…also competed at the New England Championships senior year...placed third in the state in long jump, sixth in triple jump, and third in the 4x100 as a senior...also played football and basketball.

Personal: Zachary James Hirst, born in Old Orchard Beach, Maine...son of Randy and Caroline Hirst...majoring in Exercise Science.