Asa Gaspar

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Woodridge, IL
High School:
Downers Grove North

2024 Outdoor: Did not compete.

2023-24 Indoor: Appeared in three indoor meets for the Panthers. Gaspar recorded a personal best in each meet, starting with the 3000 at the Nittany Lion Challenge (Jan. 13) with a time of 8:39.00, which placed him 20th. He recorded a personal best in the mile at the Hokie Invitational (Jan. 19-20) with a time of 4:19.51. He posted his final personal best of the season at the Penn State National Open (Jan. 26-27) in the 5000 with a time of 14:56.69, which placed him fourth.

High School: Ran cross country and track at Downers Grove North High School…competed in the 800m (1:53.60), 1600m (4:17.50), 3200m (9:21.20), and 5000m (15:39.70) … was a member of the 10^th fastest 4x800m relay team in the country as a senior (7:39.03).

Personal: Son of Nicole and Jeff Gaspar… has four siblings, Preston, Kylie, Trevor, and Rylan… lists his favorite athlete is Owen “OJ” Kelly… favorite TV show is Impractical Jokers… aspires to be a lawyer.