Christopher Newport University

2025-26 - Sophomore Season: Placed sixth in the pole vault at the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Indoor Championships after setting a new personal-best with a 3.76-meter clearance ... Came back in the spring and finished seventh at the outdoor league meet with an identical 3.76-meter showcase ... Also placed fifth in the pole vault with a 3.51-meter effort during the Marlins Invitational.

2024-25 - Freshman Season: Took part in the pole vault while finishing fourth at the C2C Outdoor Championships with a 3.66-meter clearance ... Also eclipsed 3.30 meters during the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic in April.

At Warhill - Starred in the pole vault during his time with the Lions ... Hauled in All-District and All-Region accolades for his performance as a senior ... Placed second in the region in the outdoor pole vault and third in the indoor event during his final campaign. 

Personal - Christian Alexander Ortiz is the son of Andy and Corazon Ortiz ... Has two sisters, Andrea and Angelika ... Robin Williams is the person in history he would most like to meet, and "Good Will Hunting" is his favorite movie ... "Chainsaw Man" is his favorite TV show  ... Aspires to work in space physiology or bioastronautics ... Majoring in kinesiology with a minor in psychology