Ransom Allen, a graduate student from Ithaca, Mich., is hanging up his uniform with three All-American awards after joining the Wayne State University men's cross country team and becoming the second three-peat All-American in the program's nearly 100-year history. His success in academics and athletics has shaped his future as he prepares to graduate with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Allen's journey from joining the Wayne State University men's cross country team to becoming a three-time All-American and excelling academically showcases the impact of dedication, hard work, and time management in achieving both athletic and educational success.

• Three All-American awards beside Ransom Allen's name
• Approximately 85 to 95 miles a week - his training goal

• Ransom Allen is on track to graduate with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the end of the 2024 Winter semester.
• He successfully completed an internship with SpaceX in Boca Chica, Texas, during the summer of 2022.

Despite uncertainty about the future, Allen feels prepared for life as an engineer after being shaped by his experiences as a student-athlete and through internships.

Ransom Allen's journey exemplifies the rewards of hard work and dedication, both in athletics and academics, as he prepares to transition into the workforce with a strong foundation in engineering and life skills.