University of Vermont Athletics

CAREER HONORS
• America East Commissioners Honor Roll (2024)

FIRST YEAR SEASON (2024): Opened his collegiate career with a sixth-place finish at the Equality Invitational with a time of 27:24.4 (Sept. 21) … Came in 46th at the RPI Harvest Classic with a time of 27:52.2 (Sept. 27) … Place 91st at the NEICAA Championships in 26:35.78 (Oct. 11) … Finished 35th with a time of 27:05.40 at the Fall Foliage Invitational (Oct. 20).  

BEFORE VERMONT: From Groton, MA … Ran track and cross country and played baseball at Groton Dunstable Regional High School … Two-time division and league champion in cross country … 2023 league champion for track … Captained his cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams as a senior … Holds school record in the indoor mile, two mile, and sprint medley relay as well as the outdoor 4x1600 and sprint medley relay.
 
PERSONAL: Son of Jane and John Metzger … Has one sibling, Ava, who is part of the UVM class of 2026 … Chose UVM because of the combination of rigorous academics, high level of athletics and beautiful scenery … Lists Cole Hocker as the biggest influence on his athletic career and his favorite athlete to watch … Puts the Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox as favorite teams to watch.