Trent Pelzer
Trent Pelzer
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Bennett, Iowa
  • High School:
    Tipton
  • Event(s):
    Distance

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • A-R-C All-Academic Team (2022)
  • Two-time letterwinner (2021-22)
2022 | sophomore
  • Set two career-bests in the indoor 600 meters (1:33.77) and the 1000 meters (3:09.48) at the Dutch Athletics Classic
  • Finished second as part of the 4x400 outdoor relay team the Central-Simpson dual with a time of 3:33.29
2021 | freshman
  • Clocked a career-best 1:57.65 in the outdoor 800 meters at the Dr. Tucker Open, the fastest time by a Storm runner in the event
  • Set a career-best in the outdoor 1500 meters at the Central Dutch Invite with a time of 4:24.80
High School
  • A 2020 graduate of Tipton High School
  • Two-time cross country team state champion
  • Earned four varsity letters
Personal
  • Son of John and Cindy Pelzer
  • Has two brothers, Scott and Matt
  • Majoring in economics: finance

News Mentions

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Moon wins 5K at conference championships

Spencer Moon was crowned champion in the 5000 meters and placed third in the 10,000 meters, Carter Berkey finished third in the long jump, and the...

May 14, 2022

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Cleveland wins hurdle title, Moon breaks 1500m record

Max Cleveland won the 110 hurdles, Spencer Moon broke the 1500-meter school record, and the Simpson College men’s and women’s track...

May 7, 2022

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Track and field hosts 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open on Thursday night and Friday.

April 29, 2022

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Cleveland’s strong hurdle performance highlights Simpson’s first home meet

Highlighted by Max Cleveland’s standout performance in the 110 hurdles, the Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field...

April 23, 2022

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Simpson track begins outdoor season

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the 2022 outdoor season at either the Wartburg Outdoor Select or...

April 1, 2022

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Five runners earn All-A-R-C honors at indoor championships

The Simpson College men’s track and field team had five athletes earn all-conference recognition at the American Rivers Conference Indoor...

February 26, 2022

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Storm finish regular season in Waverly

Carter Berkey's runner-up finish in the long jump paced the Simpson College men's and women's track and field team's time at the Liz Wuertz...

February 19, 2022

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Trio of runners lead Simpson at weekend competitions

Spencer Moon broke the 5000-meter school record, Ryan Courtney shaved over 30 seconds off his personal best in the 3000-meter, and Max Cleveland...

February 12, 2022

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Moon leads Simpson track and field squads in Missouri

Spencer Moon improved his 3000-meter school record for the second time in as many meets to highlight the Simpson College men's and women's track...

February 5, 2022

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Track and field teams earn third place at Grinnell Invitational

Competing at their fourth meet of the indoor season, the Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams had another successfu...

January 29, 2022

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Simpson wins five events at Dutch Athletics Classic

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams started the 2022 portion of the indoor schedule with five gold medals at...

January 15, 2022