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Get to Know Duquesne Cross County and Track and Field Alumni, Ben Hoffman
Name: Ben Hoffman
Hometown: St. Marys, Pennsylvania
High School: Elk County Catholic High School
Sports: Cross Country and Track and Field
College: Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Duquesne Dukes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference in cross country and track and field and are members of NCAA Division I.
Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Bachelor Science in Mathematics Education. Both degrees were earned in May 2024
High School Accolades: Nine-time letter winner at Elk County Catholic High School, Three-time PIAA Cross Country medalist, Two-time PIAA Cross Country class AA team runner-up, two-time PIAA 4×800 meter relay medalist
College Accolades: Multiple time Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selection and 11-time letter winner between cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field
Future Plans: Begin his business career at PNC in Pittsburgh in August as a Quantitative Analyst. Hoffman began a Quantitative Analyst internship with the firm in 2023.
Favorite Running Memories: My best running memories were early mornings on the trails with the crisp cool air and the silence of the morning. Just long runs with the boys talking about anything and everything. Those were the longest distance runs but always seemed to fly by the fastest. Some of the other best memories were coming home for summer and winter break to run with Harley Thompson, Jake Carnovale, Joe Wolfe, and some other high school teammates.”
His Support System: My high school coach Harley Thompson; my high school teammates Jake Carnovale and Joe Wolfe; my brother Logan and sister Sydney; my girlfriend Mary (Kiki) Thornton; and my roommates Nick Fetzer and Ian Thrush.
Final Notes: “Running was and still is one of my greatest passions. Even through the adversity with the injuries and ups and downs, I wouldn’t change all of the lessons I learned and the people I met. I’m so grateful to all who helped along the way!”
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