2026 Men's Track & Field Roster
Parekh, Akili
Akili Parekh
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Latin School of Chicago
- Position:
- Distance
- Major:
- Mathematics
Bio
Collegiate PR | Indoor: Mile - 4:14.18; 3000m - 8:16.00; 5000m - 14:39.08Â | Outdoor:Â N/A | Cross Country: 5k - 15:18.0
High School PR |Â 800m - 1:58.50; 1,600 - 4:19.62; 3,200 - 9:13.94
TFRRS Profile (for PRs and full results)
Junior (2025-26)
Cross Country
• Ran a career-best 15:18.0 over 5 kilometers for 16th at the Michigan Open (Aug. 29)
Indoor Track & Field
• Ran a career-best 8:16.00 in the 3000m run for 151st at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Feb. 14)
• Ran a career-best 4:14.18 in the mile run for 16th at the Michigan Invitational (Feb. 8)
• Ran a career-best 8:16.72 in the 3000m run for 16th at the Crossroads of America Invitational (Jan. 24-25)
• Ran 4:15.87 in the mile for 14th at the Wolverine Invitational (Jan. 11)
• Ran 14:39.08 in the 5000m run for fifth at the GVSU Holiday Open (Dec. 6) Cross Country
• Ran a career-best 15:23.1 over 5 kilometers for ninth at the EMU Fall Classic (Oct. 25)
• Ran 15:34.0 over 5 kilometers for 11th at the Michigan Open (Aug. 30)
Freshman (2023-24)
Cross Country
• Competed unattached
High School
Five-time state qualifier to go along with four-time all state… High school record holder for 3,200 meters at Latin School of Chicago.
Brady a Program Staple in Men’s Cross Country, Track
Friday, May 17
Hurdler Zeller Seeks Redemption at NCAA Championships
Monday, June 06
Track and Field Highlights: Silverston Invitational (Feb. 18)
Friday, February 18
Amenes a Winning Sibling Combo for Michigan Track and Field Program
Wednesday, January 26
