The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior middle-distance and relay runner took the bronze in the 800 at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet this past season. Risser ran a personal-best time of 1:48.31, which ranked No. 8 nationally among prep boys competitors this spring. He was unbeaten in the 400, including a win at the Hamline Elite Meet in a time of 47.19 that ranked No. 78 nationally.
Risser has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to compete at the University of Wisconsin this fall.
Risser has volunteered locally with the Hopkins Youth Track League and the Hopkins Raspberry run. He has also donated his time to fundraising efforts for the Hopkins High boys soccer program.
