Michael Skora
In the Record Books
• Holds school record in the 800 meters (1:49.76)
As a Sophomore (2024-25)
• Top Vanderbilt finisher at all six meets
• Placed top 15 among freshmen, 68th overall in his first-ever 10k (31:47.6) at the NCAA South Region Championships
• Finished 60th overall, 10th among freshmen and recorded an 8k personal-best (24:06.0) at the SEC Championships
• Placed 36th overall finisher (24:35.5) at the 8k Wisconsin Pre-Nationals
• Earned top 15 finishes at the Southern Showcase and Joe Piane Invitational, placed top 5 among freshmen at both meets
• Won the men’s 5k (15:11.79) at the Belmont Opener
As a Freshman (2024)
Track & Field
• Fifth in the 800 meters (1:49.76) at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships
The Skora File
• Prepped at Hinsdale Central High School in Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
• Third at the 2022 IHSA Class 3A Hinsdale (Central) Regional cross country meet
• 2022, 2023 Nike outdoor national champion (4×800)
• 2023 New Balance indoor national champion (4×800)
• Prep bests: 800m – 1:54.67; 1,600m – 4:17.78; 3 miles (XC) – 14:58.7
• Ran in the Kup group in high school
