Ryan Ballard

Ryan Ballard
Ryan Ballard
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Norwalk, Conn.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Norwalk
  • Events:
    Distance
  • Major:
    Electromechanical Engineering
Bio
Before Wentworth:
  • Finished eighth in the state of Connecticut in the mile
  • Mile record holder at Norwalk High School
  • Team MVP in 2022
 
Why WIT?
  • Wentworth is a small school that values its students and has endless opportunities for all
 
Future Goals?
  • To run my own business in the environmental technology field
 
Favorite Food?
  • Pasta
 
Personal:
  • Son of Cynthia Ballard ... Has a sister, Chloe
News mentions
Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Ryan Ballad Runs at NCAA Championships

Ballard placed 14th in the 1500m race to close out an incredible career at Wentworth

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Ballard, Newton Highlight Men’s Track & Field’s Weekend

Ryan Ballard had an impressive outing, taking first in the 1500m race and setting a school record; Jack Newton sets a program record in the 800m

Seven Leopards Earn CNE All-Conference Honors
Seven Leopards Earn CNE All-Conference Honors

Jack Newton & Ryan Ballard earned All-CNE First Team honors while Ballard, Ezra Blasko, Teddy Doyle and Owen Moriarty earned All-CNE Second Team; Jace Matthew and Joe Packowski named to All-CNE Third Team

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Men’s Track & Field Competes at New England D3 Championships

The Leopards took part in the two-day event hosted by Springfield College looking to earn a spot at nationals

Photo by Nancy Gonzalez
Men’s Track & Field Has Strong Outing at CNE Championships

Leopards place fourth at Conference of New England Championship

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Men’s Track & Field Has Strong Performance at Bridgewater Invitational

Jace Matthew and Jack Newton placed first in the pole vault and 400m hurdles as the Black & Gold had another strong outing at the Bridgewater Invitational

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Men’s Track & Field Has Strong Showing at Silfen Invitational

Ryan Ballard won the 1500m run and Oliver Bishop had a strong performance in the decathlon

Photo by Zach Troiani
Men’s Track & Field Competes at Springfield Classic

Dominic Simpri and Tyler Le set program records in the high jump and long jump, respectively

Photo by Zach Troiani '29
Strong Showing by Men's Indoor Track & Field to Conclude Regular Season

Leopards record 22 top 10 finishes as they wrap up the regular season at Wheaton; Julian Sacca wins the shot put

Men's Indoor Track Competes at BU, Tufts, and Bowdoin
Men's Indoor Track Competes at BU, Tufts, and Bowdoin

The Leopards pick up a pair of first-place finishes at the Tufts Cupid Challenge and set a relay program record at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Men's Indoor Track & Field Competes Twice on the Weekend

Leopards post strong individual results at the Harvard Invitational and the John Thomas Terrier Classic

Men's Indoor Track & Field has Strong Showing at Massasoit Classic
Men's Indoor Track & Field has Strong Showing at Massasoit Classic

Leopards post numerous top 10 finishes, highlighted by Oliver Bishop winning the 600M and Ryan Ballard winning the 800M

Ballard Takes First in the Mile in Men's Track & Field's Season Opener
Ballard Takes First in the Mile in Men's Track & Field's Season Opener

Ryan Ballard took home first place in the mile as a part of 13 top 15 finishes as the Leopards opened the season