Orland Park Sandburg Sean Torpy celebrates winning the 3A state 1600m state title as one of many fine accolades this season
HIGHLIGHTED STATS
- 1:47.95 800-METER RUN
- 4:03.42 1,600-METER RUN
"Sean is the best pure racer I have seen in 16 years coaching in Illinois track and field. From his first race as a freshman, he had the mindset of never being beaten on the track. He didn't win every race, but for four years the team always felt that he would, no matter what the distance. His competitive fight is unmatched."
JOE NEMETH, Coach at Carl Sandburg
ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
The 6-foot, 150-pound senior broke a state record with his clocking of 1:47.95 in the 800-meter run at the Midwest Distance Classic this past season, which ranked as the nation's No. 1 performance among prep competitors in 2016 at the time of his selection. Torpy won the 1600-meter run at the Class 3A state meet in 4:15.13 and helped the 4x800 relay win with a time of 7:37.36, breaking another state record. He also holds the nation's fastest time of 4:03.42 in the 1600.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Torpy has maintained a 3.69 GPA in the classroom.
EXEMPLARY CHARACTER
A member of his school's Athletic Leadership Council, he has volunteered locally on behalf of a food pantry and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
