Argeo Cruz
QT: 2:18:39
Residence: Immokalee, FL
Hometown: Immokalee, FL
College: Florida Gulf Coast University
Age on Race Day: 27
Qualifying Race: Chevron Houston Marathon 2020
Marathon Best: 2:18:39
Social Handles: Instagram - @Argeo_Cruz Twitter - @argeocruz
Favorite inspirational quote: "No human is limited." - Eliud Kipchoge
Favorite song to run to: Se Preparó by Ozuna
Favorite book: Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Step - Ryan Hall
Go-to breakfast: Chickichanga from First Watch
Of Note:
- Assistant Cross Country Coach at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Born in Mexico and came to U.S. when he was 11; parents are farm workers
- In high school, running helped him regain his self-esteem after being bullied for not speaking English when he arrived in U.S.
- Set three school records at FGCU
- Calls earning a degree his biggest accomplishment; first person in family to go to college
