Abdirisak Saidgurhan
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- Hometown:
- Amarillo, Texas
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- Year:
- Freshman
Bio
Abdirisak Saidgurhan
Freshman | Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Events: 1500m, 5K
- Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
- High School: Palo Duro High School
- Parent: Asha Hassan
- Date of Birth: December 1, 2006
- Intended Major: Business
Abdirisak Saidgurhan joins the South Plains College men’s cross country and track and field teams as a freshman for the 2025–2026 season, competing in the 1500m and 5K. A native of Amarillo, Texas, and a graduate of Palo Duro High School, Abdirisak brings speed, endurance, and competitive drive to the Texans program.
His goal is to compete at the Division I level while pursuing a degree in Business, continuing to develop academically and athletically.
News mentions
South Plains College Cross Country teams wrapped up their season with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The South Plains College Cross Country teams turned in strong performances at the Region V NJCAA Championship, held October 25th at Harry McAdams Park in Hobbs, New Mexico. Competing against some of the top programs in the region, the Texans and Lady Texans posted several personal bests and have several nationals bound.
he South Plains College men’s cross country team turned in a strong performance on Thursday, September 26, earning a second-place team finish at the Thunderbird Open hosted by New Mexico Junior College. The Texans scored 69 points overall, placing behind only the host team in a competitive field.