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Justin Bishop

Head Coach | Men's & Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field

Biography

Originally from Albany, NY, Coach Bishop moved to South Carolina in January of 2012. He is still an active runner, and a current member of the USA Masters Track & Field National Team. He's completed the Boston Marathon 4 times and has raced as far as 50 miles. His other hobbies include playing guitar, spray paint art, trivia nights. He is a die-hard New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.

Awards & Accomplishments

  • 2022 Appalachian Athletic Conference Outdoor Women's Track & Field team champions & Coaching Staff of the Year.
  • 2022 Women's Indoor Track & Field team finished the season ranked #18 in the NAIA National Poll.
  • 2022 Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Women's Track & Field team champions & Coaching Staff of the Year.
  • 2021 Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Women's Track & Field team champions & Coaching Staff of the Year.
  • 2019 Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Women's Track & Field team champions & Coaching Staff of the Year.
  • 2018 Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Women's Track & Field team champions & Coaching Staff of the Year.

What’s your favorite thing about living in Columbia?

Cheaper taxes and no snow.