University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

2021 Track and Field (Freshman):
Competed in seven meets ... Ran the 800 and 1500 events throughout the season, setting both of his PRs at the end of the year at the ASC Championships in Jackson, Mississippi ... Scored in the 800 with a sixth place finish ... Ran his personal best in the 800 prelims with a time of 1:58.74, his first time running under two minutes at the collegiate level ... Also ran a time of 4:17.62 in the 1500.

Spring 2021 Cross Country (Freshman):
Competed in four meets as a true freshman ... ASC Runner of the Week on January 25 after a fifth place finish at the UST Celt Invite, leading McMurry to a first place team finish with a 4M time of 23:13.9 in his collegiate debut ... Also helped McMurry to a first place finish at the Bill Libby Invitational, placing 16th in the field and fifth on the team with a time of 28:50.1 - his collegiate best.

High School:
Prepped at Weslaco East High School in Weslaco, Texas ... Ran both track and cross country for Coach Tom Owens ... Earned all-area in track and appeared in cross country regionals as a sophomore and junior ... Academic all-state honorable mention in both cross country and track ... English AP recognition award recepient ... National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes member ... Graduated in 2020.

Personal:
Born on March 3, 2002 in Welasco, Texas ... Son of Irineo Maldonado Jr. and Isabel Maldonado ... Has four sisters, Ivette, Susana, Ruby and Isabella ... Majoring in kinesiology.