Name: Dean Colarossi
Event(s): 400m, 200m, 4x400m, 4x100m
Height: 6’1”
Class: 2021
Major: Business Administration/Economics
Hometown: Dove Canyon, Orange County, California
High school: Tesoro High School
Dean Colarossi is a 2017 graduate of Tesoro High School in South Orange County, California. He competed for four years in sprints for his high school track team, as well as for Tachyon Track Club of Huntington Beach, CA, under Coach Eric Dixon. Dean competed in meets all around Southern California, including the Orange County Championships, The Mt. SAC Relays, and the Arcadia Invitational. On campus, Dean is a double major in Business Administration and Economics, serves in student government, and is a member of the Principia Fire Brigade. In his free time, Dean enjoys anything in the outdoors: hiking, biking, scuba diving, whitewater rafting, to name a few. During the summer, Dean works as a river guide and camp counselor at the Adventure Unlimited Ranches in Colorado. He is a level one certified coach for USA Weightlifting, and will acquire his level one USA Track and Field coaching certification this summer. Back at home, Dean has a loving family: his mom and dad, one younger sister (who competes in the Pole Vault), and two Mini-Golden Doodle doggies.
What do you love about the Track and Field team?
This team is like no other. I love how we are united under one common goal of striving to know ourselves better through God. I enjoy the invigorating atmosphere in our workouts, and love having good friends to run with every day.
What do you want to accomplish as an athlete?
As an athlete, I am on a journey to uncovering my true, God-given potential to compete in a sport I adore. I have made immense progress in Track and Field since I began over four years ago, and I cannot wait to see what this season has in store for me.
How do you balance athletics with academics?
Leading an organized life is essential to success. Plan out your day, be prepared for the unexpected, know what you want to accomplish, and be efficient. Most of all, get it done. Academics always comes first, but I highly prioritize Track and Field in my life. I love this quote from Schwarzenegger:
While you're out there partying, horsing around, someone out there at the same time is working hard. Someone is getting smarter and someone is winning. Just remember that.”
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
What’s your favorite…..
Professional Athlete? Michael Norman
Pre-Competition meal? Chicken, rice, and avocado.
Academic Class at Principia? Sugarbush Management, where we learn how to make maple syrup from start to finish.
TV Show? Friends
