Max Cleveland
Max Cleveland
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Indianola, Iowa
  • High School:
    Indianola
  • Event(s):
    Hurdles/Jumps

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • Indoor All-Conference, Distance Medley Relay (2022)
  • School Record Holder, Distance Medley Relay (2022)
  • Two-time A-R-C All-Academic Team (2021-22)
  • Three-time letterwinner (2020-22)
2022 | junior
  • Part of the distance medley relay team that set a school record with a time of 10:08.63 at the A-R-C Indoor Championships, earning all-conference honors with a third-place finish
  • Won the 110 meter hurdles at the Simpson-Central Dual in a career-best 14.48, the fourth-fastest time in school history
  • Opened his season by winning the indoor 300 meters in 35.64 at the Dutch Holiday Preview, the second fastest time in school history
  • Also won the 60 meter hurdles at the same event in a career-best 8.29, the fifth-fastest time in school history
2021 | sophomore
  • All-A-R-C Academic Team
  • Won two 60-meter hurdle titles during the indoor season
  • Anchored the 4x100 relay that captured first at the Central-Nebraska Wesleyan-Simpson Triangular
  • Finished first in the 110 hurdles at the Dr. Tucker Open
  • Was a member of both the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams that narrowly missed all-conference recognition with two fourth-place finishes at the outdoor league championships
2020 | freshman
  • Won his first collegiate event at the Dutch Athletics Classic, clocking a 8.77 in the 60-meter hurdles
  • Outdoor season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
High School
  • A 2019 graduate of Indianola High School
  • Three-year varsity track and field
  • State qualifier in high jump and shuttle hurdle senior year
  • Two-year varsity show choir
  • Member of NHS
Personal
  • Son of David and Terra Cleveland
  • Has two siblings, Brinley and Leo
  • Major is undeclared

News Mentions

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Moon’s five broken records lead to SC ESPY award

After breaking five school records between the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, junior Spencer Moon was awarded the title of 2021-22 SC...

July 18, 2022

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Track and field squads, five individuals claim all-academic status

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams were both recognized by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches...

July 13, 2022

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Cleveland, Moon earn all-region awards

Simpson College men’s track and field junior Spencer Moon and sophomore Max Cleveland were named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross...

June 24, 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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Four win gold at Central Invitational

Max Cleveland, James Murray, Brenden Godbout, and Aryss Forbes all won events at the Central Invitational to lead the Simpson College men’s...

April 9, 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

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Simpson opens indoor season in Pella

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed for the first time under the direction of head coach Aaron Fuller...

December 10, 2021