Justin Puccinelli
Justin Puccinelli
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Santa Ynez, CA
High School: Santa Ynez HS
Events: Sprints

2013 (Track & Field)
Split time between throws and jumping...was fifth in the javelin at the Occidental Invite after recording a mark of 44.72 meters...competed in the long jump at the SCIAC Championships where he recorded a leap of 5.98 meters...was sixth in the high jump at the Point Loma Nazarene Invite, clearing the bar at 1.78 meters...was CLU's top overall finisher in the javelin at the SCIAC No. 2, recording a mark of 51.08 meters.

2011 (Track & Field)
Did not compete throughout the 2011 season..used medical redshirt...first-year member of CLU Scholar-Athlete Society.

Santa Ynez High School
Member of Pirates varsity track and field, and football teams for four years...earned All-Los Padres League honors in both sports...member of CIF Champion 4x400 team as a senior.

Personal
Full name: Justin Aladino Puccinelli...born on August 12, 1991 in Santa Barbara, Calif...the oldest of Gail and Dean Puccinelli's two children...has a younger brother Jordan who plays high school football and track...family currently resides in Santa Ynez, Calif...volunteers with youth sports programs in Santa Ynez...chose CLU for the small school in a nice area...currently double-majoring in Biology and Chemistry...career goal is to go to Dental School.

Favorites
Movie: Inception
Music: Everything
Food: Italian
Sports (other): Golf and Football
Pro Team: New York Yankees
Pro Athlete: Aaron Rodgers
TV Shows: Modern Family and House
Quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."
Hobbies/Special Talents: Skydiving and eating contests