Career Awards:
2024 Southland Conference Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll
Freshman Season (2024):
Ran in five meets at four different distances for his first collegiate season... Opened his college career with his lone 5K race of the season at the Battle for New Orleans, stopping the clock in 17:51.5... Finished his only 4K course of the season in 13:25.8 at the LSU Invitational... Sole four mile course of the year was at the Nicholls Invitational where he clocked in at 22:16.9... Best 8K time was at the Watson Collegiate Classic, stopping the clock at 26:45.4... Named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll.
Prior to Southeastern:
Prepped at Jesuit High in New Orleans... Was on the soccer, cross country, & track & field teams for the Blue Jays... Was part of the 4x800-meter relay team which won the district championship during his junior season... Personal best in the three mile run was 15:57, two mile run personal best was 9:57, and 2:05 was his fastest time in the 800-meter run... Was awarded the letterman award for leadership, sportsmanship, & spirit.
Personal:
Born October 3, 2005 in Dallas, Texas... Son of Toby & Tara Salsman... His mom, Tara, is a Southeastern alum... Has a younger sister, Addison... Likes to read, learn about history, & watch movies... Biggest sports thrill was winning the 4x800-meter district championship... Most exciting athletic event he's witnessed was watching Chelsea win the UEFA Champions League in 2021... Majors in engineering at Southeastern.
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SALSMAN'S PERSONAL BESTS |
DISTANCE |
TIME |
EVENT |
DATE |
4,000 Meters |
13:25.8 |
LSU Invitational |
September 13, 2024 |
5,000 Meters |
17:51.5 |
Battle for New Orleans |
August 30, 2024 |
Four Miles |
22:16.9 |
Nicholls Invitational |
September 28, 2024 |
8,000 Meters |
26:45.4 |
Watson Collegiate Classic |
October 18, 2024 |
Salsman's Career Results